History of Amari Cooper in Timeline

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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1965: First 200+ Yard Game Since 1965

In 2017, Amari Cooper had 210 receiving yards, the first 200+ yard game in franchise history since 1965.

June 17, 1994: Amari Cooper Born

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

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2005: Randy Moss's Last 100+ Yard Games

In 2005, Randy Moss had consecutive 100+ yard receiving games. This mark was not reached by another Raider until Cooper.

2005: Randy Moss's Feat

In 2005, Randy Moss was the last receiver in the Oakland Raiders to reach 1000 receiving yards until Amari Cooper achieved the same feat.

September 22, 2011: Committed to University of Alabama

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

2012: Under Armour All-America Game

In 2012, Amari Cooper played in the Under Armour All-America Game, recording a 75-yard touchdown catch and a 93-yard punt return for a score.

2013: BCS National Championship Win

In 2013, Amari Cooper won the BCS National Championship game with Alabama over Notre Dame. Cooper led all Alabama receivers with six catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns.

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.

2014: Biletnikoff Award and All-American Honors

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

2014: Record-Breaking Junior Season

In 2014, as a junior, Amari Cooper set numerous single-season and career records for Alabama, including 124 receptions for 1,727 yards and 16 touchdowns. He won the Biletnikoff Award and was named a unanimous All-American.

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.

November 8, 2015: Broke Rookie Receptions Record

On November 8, 2015, Amari Cooper broke Tim Brown's record for rookie receptions with the Oakland Raiders, during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

December 20, 2015: Reached 1,000 Receiving Yards

On December 20, 2015, Amari Cooper became the first rookie in Oakland Raiders franchise history to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a season.

December 22, 2015: Selected as Pro Bowl Alternate

On December 22, 2015, Amari Cooper was selected as an alternate for the Pro Bowl, replacing Brandon Marshall.

2015: Entered the NFL Draft

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

2015: Projected as a Top Draft Pick

In 2015, Amari Cooper was projected to be a top-10 pick in the 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.

December 20, 2016: Named to Second Pro Bowl

On December 20, 2016, Amari Cooper was named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl.

2017: Career Lows and Ankle Injury

In 2017, Amari Cooper recorded career lows with 48 receptions for 680 yards, later revealed to be due to an ankle injury. He did have a career-high seven touchdowns.

2017: Ranked in NFL Top 100

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

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: Season Stats

During the 2018 season, Amari Cooper accumulated 75 receptions, 1,005 yards, and seven touchdown receptions.

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.

January 21, 2019: Added to Pro Bowl Roster

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

July 1, 2019: Change of Scenery

On July 1, 2019, Amari Cooper stated that the change of scenery to the Cowboys was necessary for him to flourish.

2019: Season Performance

Amari Cooper finished the 2019 season with 79 receptions for 1,189 yards and eight touchdowns.

2019: Pro Bowl Season

In 2019, Amari Cooper had a strong season, including a game with 226 receiving yards, and was named to his fourth Pro Bowl.

2019: First Round Pick

In the 2019 NFL draft, the first-round pick acquired from the trade of Amari Cooper was used to select Johnathan Abram.

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.

2020: Another 1,000 Yard Season

In 2020, Amari Cooper achieved successive 1,000-yard season.

2020: NFL Top 100 Players

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

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.

January 14, 2022: Fined for COVID-19 Protocol Violation

On January 14, 2022, 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: 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.

2022: Contract Guarantee

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

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.

2023: Multiple 1,000-Yard Seasons

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

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: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2024

In 2024, Amari Cooper was ranked 70th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.

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.