On Tuesday, the Buffalo Bills shook up their offensive lineup by trading for top wide receiver Amari Cooper from the Cleveland Browns. Cooper, aged 30, is set to join quarterback Josh Allen in a bid to strengthen the Bills' offense.
The trade saw the Bills receive Cooper and a 2025 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick and a seventh-round selection in 2026. This move fills the void left by the departure of Stefon Diggs, who was traded to the Houston Texans earlier this season.
Cooper, who had a standout 2023 season with 1,250 receiving yards, faced challenges with the struggling Browns offense this year. The Browns decided to trade Cooper as he is in the final year of his contract initially signed with the Dallas Cowboys. Cleveland's restructuring of Cooper's salary made him an attractive trade option.
Impact on Buffalo's Receiving Corps
Amari Cooper's arrival necessitated the release of Marquez Valdes-Scantling from the Bills' roster. Cooper, a five-time Pro Bowl receiver, brings a wealth of experience with 691 receptions for 9,736 yards and 62 touchdowns over his ten-year career.
This marks the third time Cooper has been traded, following moves from the Raiders to the Cowboys in 2018 and from the Cowboys to the Browns in 2022. The Bills are hopeful that Cooper's addition will revitalize their receiving corps, which has struggled since Diggs' departure.
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