Amari Cooper Trade: What It Means for the Buffalo Bills
Details of the Amari Cooper Trade
The Buffalo Bills have finalized a trade with the Cleveland Browns for 5-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper, the team announced Tuesday.
- Buffalo sends a 3rd-round pick in 2025 and a 7th-round pick in 2026 to the Browns.
- Cooper comes with a 6th-round pick in 2025.
Amari Cooper's Career Achievements
Cooper, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2015 Draft, boasts impressive NFL statistics:
- Over 9,700 receiving yards and 62 touchdowns.
- Six seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards, including the last two full seasons.
Impact on the Buffalo Bills
This trade marks a strategic enhancement for the Bills. Josh Allen, the Bills' QB, gains another dynamic weapon just a day after their victory over the Jets.
- Allen's current stats include 1,160 passing yards and 10 touchdowns.
- Cooper and Allen are poised to create a formidable connection on the field.
Cooper's Trade History
This is the second midseason trade for Cooper:
- In 2019, traded from the Raiders to the Cowboys.
- Earned 674 receiving yards in seven games with Dallas.
Reunion with Coaching Staff
Notably, Bills WR coach Adam Henry previously worked with Cooper:
- Led the Cowboys in receiving yards in 2020.
- Had a strong record in 2021 as well.
With this trade, the Bills enhance their receiving corps significantly while Cooper continues to be a standout performer in the league.
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