Career Timeline of Amari Cooper: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Amari Cooper built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Amari Cooper is a prominent American football wide receiver, currently a free agent. He achieved significant success at the University of Alabama, culminating in the Biletnikoff Award and unanimous All-American recognition in 2014. Entering the 2015 NFL draft as a highly touted prospect, the Oakland Raiders selected him fourth overall, marking the beginning of his professional career.

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2013: Sophomore Season at Alabama

In 2013, as a sophomore, Amari Cooper played in 12 games for Alabama, recording 45 receptions for 736 yards and four touchdowns. He had a school-record 99-yard touchdown reception against Auburn.

September 13, 2015: NFL Debut

On September 13, 2015, Amari Cooper made his NFL debut with the Oakland Raiders, recording five receptions for 47 yards in a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

2015: Entered the NFL Draft

After his junior season, Amari Cooper entered the 2015 NFL draft.

2015: Drafted by the Oakland Raiders

In 2015, Amari Cooper was selected with the fourth overall pick by the Oakland Raiders in the NFL draft. He was widely considered the top wide receiver prospect.

April 22, 2018: Fifth-Year Option Exercised

On April 22, 2018, the Oakland Raiders exercised the fifth-year option on Amari Cooper's contract.

October 22, 2018: Traded to Cowboys

On October 22, 2018, Amari Cooper was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft.

2018: Performance with Cowboys

In 2018, Amari Cooper had a strong performance with the Dallas Cowboys, including a game with 217 yards and three touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles. He earned his third Pro Bowl nomination.

2018: Traded to the Dallas Cowboys

Midway through the 2018 season, Amari Cooper was traded to the Dallas Cowboys. His performance improved, and he was voted to his third Pro Bowl.

March 17, 2020: Signed Contract Extension

On March 17, 2020, Amari Cooper signed a five-year contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys worth $100 million.

2021: Finished 2021 Season

In 2021, Cooper concluded the regular season with 68 receptions, 865 receiving yards, and a career-high of eight touchdowns. He played in 15 games, starting in 14. During the Wild Card Round against the San Francisco 49ers, he recorded six receptions for 64 yards and one touchdown but his team lost.

March 16, 2022: Traded to the Cleveland Browns

On March 16, 2022, Amari Cooper was traded to the Cleveland Browns. The Browns gave a fifth-round pick (#155-Matt Waletzko) and a swap of sixth-round picks in the 2022 NFL draft to acquire him.

2022: Traded to the Cleveland Browns

In 2022, Amari Cooper was traded to the Cleveland Browns and achieved another 1,000-yard season.

December 24, 2023: Career-High Receiving Yards and Browns Record

On December 24, 2023, Cooper achieved a career-high of 265 receiving yards against the Houston Texans, breaking the Browns' single-game receiving record. He became the second player in NFL history with 200+ yard games for three teams. He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.

October 15, 2024: Traded to the Buffalo Bills

On October 15, 2024, the Browns traded Cooper and a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 seventh-round pick.

2024: Played first season with the Bills

In 2024, Cooper played his first season with the Bills. In Week 7, Cooper had four receptions for 66 yards and one touchdown. He missed Weeks 9 and 10 because of a wrist injury. In Week 13, he received a pass from Josh Allen and lateraled back to Allen for a touchdown. He finished the season with 44 receptions for 547 yards and four touchdowns.

2024: Traded to Buffalo Bills

Midway through the 2024 season, Amari Cooper was traded to the Buffalo Bills.

2025: Part of Browns trade to Bills

In 2025, Amari Cooper was part of the trade when the Browns traded Cooper and a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 seventh-round pick.

2026: Involved in trade between the Browns and the Bills

In 2026, Amari Cooper was involved in the deal when the Browns traded him and a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 seventh-round pick.