Raiders Sign 5-Time Pro Bowl WR Amari Cooper Amid Trade Talks

Amari Cooper is returning to the Las Vegas Raiders on a one-year deal, reuniting with the team that originally drafted him in 2015. After a 2024 season split between the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills where he struggled to find consistent production, Cooper enters free agency at age 31 with hopes of regaining his earlier form that earned him five Pro Bowl selections. His midseason trade to the Bills and injury issues hampered his impact, and despite his talent, several teams, including the Cowboys and Bills, have moved on with other wide receiver options. The Raiders, facing a trade request from wideout Jakobi Meyers, view Cooper as a valuable addition to bolster their receiving corps. Over his career, Cooper has amassed over 10,000 receiving yards and 64 touchdowns, but there is skepticism about his ability to perform at a top level again. Nevertheless, the Raiders and their fans are hopeful that Cooper can return to the productivity that marked the first part of his career with the franchise.