Tiger coach Dabo Swinney says Cooper had been a big part of the defense the past three seasons. Swinney says Cooper will stay with the team as a student coach.
Cooper played in 12 of 14 games last year. But the injury limited his snaps on defense.
The senior came into fall camp as a backup to Quandon Christian. Junior Daniel Andrews moves up on the depth chart.
The Tigers open the season against North Texas on Sept. 4.
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