In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the league, the Buffalo Bills have boldly acquired the prolific veteran wide receiver, Amari Cooper, from the Cleveland Browns.
The Bills announced this thrilling development on Tuesday, confirming they will receive both Cooper and a sixth-round pick in the 2025 draft. In exchange, the Browns will get a third-round pick in 2025 and a seventh-round pick in 2026.
This strategic move comes hot on the heels of the Bills’ nail-biting 23-20 victory over the New York Jets. As if to match the excitement, the Jets also bolstered their lineup by bringing in the legendary Davante Adams that same day.
Cooper, now 30, boasts an illustrious career, highlighted by five Pro Bowl selections and an incredible seven 1,000-yard seasons. So far this year, he has hauled in 24 receptions for 250 yards and two touchdowns across six starts for the 1-5 Browns.
With this dynamic acquisition, the Buffalo Bills equip star quarterback Josh Allen with an elite receiver, stepping in to fill the void left by Stefon Diggs, who was traded to the Houston Texans back in April. The chemistry between Allen and Cooper promises to inject fresh energy into the Bills’ offensive arsenal.
In a team where tight end Dalton Kincaid currently leads with 21 receptions, and wide receiver Khalil Shakir tops the charts with 249 receiving yards on 20 receptions, Cooper’s presence is bound to make waves.
Over an impressive career spanning more than ten NFL seasons, Cooper amassed 691 receptions for 9,736 yards and 62 touchdowns in 146 games (139 starts), playing previously for the then-Oakland Raiders (2015-18), Dallas Cowboys (2018-21), and the Browns.
As Cooper enters the final year of his lucrative five-year, $100 million deal signed with the Cowboys in 2020, anticipation is building. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025, making this moment with the Bills all the more pivotal.
This high-impact move by the Bills not only electrifies their roster but also underscores their commitment to making a strong push for the playoffs this season. Look out, NFL – Buffalo is making waves!
