History of Amari Cooper in Timeline
Amari Cooper is an American professional football wide receiver currently playing for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. He achieved significant success in college football at the University of Alabama, where he won the Biletnikoff Award and was recognized as a unanimous All-American in 2014. He was highly regarded as the top wide receiver prospect leading up to the 2015 NFL draft. He was selected fourth overall by the Oakland Raiders.
June 17, 1994: Amari Cooper Born
On June 17, 1994, Amari Cooper was born.
2012: Under Armour All-America Game
In 2012, Amari Cooper played in the Under Armour All-America Game, highlighted by a 75-yard touchdown catch and a 93-yard punt return for a score.
2013: BCS National Championship
In 2013, Amari Cooper won the BCS National Championship with Alabama.
2013: Iron Bowl Performance
In 2013, during the Iron Bowl against Auburn, Amari Cooper had six receptions for 178 yards, including a school-record 99-yard touchdown reception.
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.
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 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
November 8, 2015: Breaks Rookie Reception Record
On November 8, 2015, Amari Cooper broke Tim Brown's record for rookie receptions with the Raiders.
December 20, 2015: First Rookie 1,000-Yard Season
On December 20, 2015, Amari Cooper became the first rookie in Raiders franchise history to reach 1,000 receiving yards.
December 22, 2015: Pro Bowl Selection
On December 22, 2015, Amari Cooper was selected as an alternate for the Pro Bowl.
December 20, 2016: Second Pro Bowl Selection
On December 20, 2016, Amari Cooper was named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl.
2017: AFC Offensive Player of the Week
In 2017, Amari Cooper earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Kansas City Chiefs where he had 210 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
October 22, 2018: Traded to the Dallas Cowboys
On October 22, 2018, Amari Cooper was traded to the Dallas Cowboys.
2018: NFC Offensive Player of the Week
In 2018, Amari Cooper was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week twice for his performance on Thanksgiving Day and for his performance against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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.
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: Pro Bowl Selection
In 2019, Amari Cooper was named to his fourth career Pro Bowl.
March 17, 2020: Contract Extension with Cowboys
On March 17, 2020, Amari Cooper signed a five-year contract extension with the Cowboys worth $100 million.
January 14, 2022: Fined 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 Mavericks game without a face mask.
March 16, 2022: Traded to the Cleveland Browns
On March 16, 2022, Amari Cooper was traded to the Cleveland Browns for draft picks, marking a significant change in his NFL career.
December 24, 2023: Career-High and Browns Record
On December 24, 2023, Amari Cooper achieved a career-high of 265 receiving yards against the Houston Texans, setting a new Browns single-game receiving record. He also became only the second NFL player ever to record a 200+ yard game for three different teams and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
October 15, 2024: Traded to the Buffalo Bills
On October 15, 2024, the Browns traded Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for draft picks in the 2025 and 2026 drafts, beginning a new chapter in his career.
2024: Season Performance with the Bills
In 2024, Amari Cooper played for the Buffalo Bills, recording 44 receptions for 547 yards and four touchdowns. He also experienced a wrist injury that caused him to miss weeks 9 and 10.
2024: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2024, Amari Cooper was ranked 70th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list, recognizing his performance and impact in the league.
2025: Draft Pick Exchange
In 2025, as part of the trade, the Browns received a third-round pick while sending a sixth-round pick to the Bills.
2026: Draft Pick Exchange
In 2026, as part of the trade, the Browns will receive a seventh-round pick from the Bills.
