NFL Records
Stephen Cooper
LB· Maine· 2003–2011
110
Games
234
Solo Tackles
9.5
Sacks
8
Interceptions
Stephen Cooper is a former linebacker out of Maine who entered the NFL in 2003 as an undrafted free agent. He played 110 regular-season games from 2003 to 2011, with the San Diego Chargers.
Draft Details
Stephen Cooper Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 |  SD | 13 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | SD | 15 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | SD | 13 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SD | 15 | 16 | 23 | 0 | 2.5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | SD | 16 | 54 | 35 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 2008 | SD | 12 | 47 | 26 | 0 | 1.5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | SD | 14 | 37 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010 | SD | 11 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 2011 | SD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 110 | 234 | 145 | 0 | 9.5 | 9 | 8 | 31 | 8 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 6, 2026