History of Amari Cooper in Timeline

Amari Cooper is a prominent American football wide receiver. He gained recognition playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, securing the Biletnikoff Award as the best receiver and unanimous All-American status in 2014. Subsequently, he was drafted into the NFL by the Oakland Raiders as a first-round pick in 2015, marking the start of his professional career.

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1965: Last 200+ Yard Game Since 1965

In 2017, Amari Cooper had a 200+ yard game, which was the first in the Raiders franchise since 1965.

June 17, 1994: Amari Cooper Born

On June 17, 1994, Amari Cooper, an American professional football wide receiver, was born.

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2005: Randy Moss's Last 100+ Yard Games

In 2005, Randy Moss achieved consecutive 100+ yard receiving games for the Raiders, a feat that Amari Cooper later matched.

September 22, 2011: Commitment to the University of Alabama

On September 22, 2011, Amari Cooper announced his verbal commitment to play football at the University of Alabama.

2012: Under Armour All-America Game

In 2012, Amari Cooper played at the Under Armour All-America Game, where he made a 75-yard touchdown grab and had a 93-yard punt return for a score.

2013: BCS National Championship Victory and Freshman All-American Honors

In 2013, Amari Cooper played a key role in Alabama's BCS National Championship victory over Notre Dame, and also earned consensus Freshman All-American honors.

2013: Sophomore Season at Alabama

In 2013, as a sophomore at Alabama, Amari Cooper played in 12 games, recording 45 receptions for 736 yards and four touchdowns.

2014: Record-Breaking Junior Season and Biletnikoff Award

In 2014, Amari Cooper had a record-breaking junior season at Alabama, setting numerous single-season and career records. He also won the Biletnikoff Award and was named a unanimous All-American.

2014: Biletnikoff Award and All-American Honors

In 2014, Amari Cooper won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver and earned unanimous All-American honors while playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

September 13, 2015: NFL Debut with the Oakland Raiders

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

November 8, 2015: Breaks Rookie Receptions Record

On November 8, 2015, Amari Cooper surpassed Tim Brown's record for rookie receptions in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

December 20, 2015: First Rookie to Reach 1,000 Yards

On December 20, 2015, Amari Cooper became the first rookie in Raiders franchise history to reach the 1,000-yard mark.

December 22, 2015: Pro Bowl Selection

On December 22, 2015, Amari Cooper was selected as an alternate for the Pro Bowl, marking his entry into this prestigious event.

2015: Entered the NFL Draft

After his successful junior season, Amari Cooper entered the 2015 NFL draft, marking a significant step in his football career.

2015: NFL Draft Selection

In 2015, Amari Cooper was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the NFL draft, marking a significant milestone in his career.

December 20, 2016: Second Consecutive Pro Bowl Selection

On December 20, 2016, Amari Cooper was named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl, recognizing his strong performance in the NFL.

2017: Career Lows in Receiving Yards

In 2017, Amari Cooper recorded career lows in receiving yards, despite achieving a career-high in touchdowns.

2017: Ranked in NFL Top 100 Players

In 2017, Amari Cooper was ranked 53rd by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list, showcasing his recognition among fellow players.

April 22, 2018: Fifth-Year Option Exercised

On April 22, 2018, the Oakland Raiders exercised the fifth-year option on Amari Cooper's contract, indicating their continued investment in him.

October 22, 2018: Trade to Dallas 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: Accumulated Stats on Raiders and Cowboys Rosters

During the 2018 season, while on both the Raiders and Cowboys rosters, Amari Cooper accumulated 75 receptions, 1,005 yards, and seven touchdown receptions.

2018: Exceptional Performance with the Cowboys

In 2018, after joining the Dallas Cowboys, Amari Cooper had a standout performance, including a 217-yard game and two NFC Offensive Player of the Week awards, leading to a Pro Bowl nomination.

2018: Trade to the Dallas Cowboys

Midway through the 2018 season, Amari Cooper was traded to the Dallas Cowboys, where his performance improved, leading to his third Pro Bowl appearance.

January 21, 2019: Added to NFC Pro Bowl Roster

On January 21, 2019, Amari Cooper was added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster as an injury replacement for Michael Thomas.

July 1, 2019: Cooper's Statement on Change of Scenery

On July 1, 2019, Amari Cooper expressed that the trade to the Cowboys was necessary for his career to flourish, implying challenges faced during his time with the Raiders.

2019: Continued Success with Cowboys and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2019, Amari Cooper continued to have a 1,000 yard season and made the Pro Bowl again, demonstrating his success with the Dallas Cowboys.

2019: Career-High Receiving Yards

In 2019, Amari Cooper finished the season with 79 receptions for a career-high 1,189 yards, further solidifying his successful run.

2019: Strong Performance and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2019, Amari Cooper had a strong season, marked by high receiving yardage and a Pro Bowl selection, showcasing his continued impact on the Dallas Cowboys.

2019: Draft Pick Traded

In 2019, the Cowboys traded a first-round pick (27th overall, Johnathan Abram) to the Raiders to acquire Amari Cooper

March 17, 2020: Contract Extension with the Cowboys

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

2020: Successive 1,000 Yard Seasons

In 2020, Amari Cooper had another 1,000 yard season, further solidifying his performance with the Dallas Cowboys.

2020: Ranked in NFL Top 100 Players

In 2020, Amari Cooper was ranked 49th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2021: Regular Season Performance

During the 2021 regular season, Amari Cooper recorded 68 receptions for 865 yards and tied for the team lead with a career-high of eight touchdowns.

January 14, 2022: NFL Fines Amari Cooper for COVID-19 Protocol Violation

On January 14, 2022, Amari Cooper was fined $14,650 by the NFL for violating COVID-19 protocols by attending a Dallas Mavericks game without wearing a face mask.

March 16, 2022: Cooper Traded to the Cleveland Browns

On March 16, 2022, Amari Cooper was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a fifth-round pick (Matt Waletzko) and a swap of sixth-round picks in the 2022 NFL draft.

2022: Trade to the Cleveland Browns

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

2022: Contract Guarantee

In 2022, a $20 million injury designation in Amari Cooper's contract became fully guaranteed.

December 24, 2023: Cooper Sets Career High and Browns Record

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

2023: Multiple 1,000-Yard Seasons with Browns

In 2023, Amari Cooper had another 1,000-yard season, becoming the first Browns wide receiver with multiple 1,000-yard seasons in team history.

October 15, 2024: Cooper Traded to the Buffalo Bills

On October 15, 2024, the Browns traded Amari 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: Cooper's Season with the Bills

In 2024, Amari Cooper played for the Bills, catching four passes for 66 yards and a touchdown in his debut. He missed Weeks 9 and 10 due to a wrist injury but finished the season with 44 receptions for 547 yards and four touchdowns. He also had a play where he lateraled the ball back to Josh Allen for a touchdown.