Amari Cooper is an American football wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills. In college, he played for Alabama, where he won the Biletnikoff Award and was named a unanimous All-American in 2014. Considered the best wide receiver prospect in the 2015 NFL Draft, he was selected fourth overall by the Oakland Raiders.
June 17, 1994: Birth of Amari Cooper
Amari Cooper was born on June 17, 1994.
September 22, 2011: Commitment to Alabama
On September 22, 2011, Amari Cooper announced his verbal commitment to the University of Alabama.
2012: High School Success and All-America Game
In 2012, Amari Cooper played in the Under Armour All-America Game, showcasing his talent with a 75-yard touchdown reception and a 93-yard punt return for a score.
2013: Sophomore Season at Alabama
Amari Cooper played in 12 games during his sophomore season at Alabama in 2013, setting a school record with a 99-yard touchdown reception against Auburn.
2013: Freshman Season at Alabama
In 2013, during his freshman season at Alabama, Amari Cooper played in all 14 games, setting freshman records for receptions, yards, and touchdowns. He also earned consensus Freshman All-American honors.
2014: Record-Breaking Junior Season
In 2014, Amari Cooper set numerous single-season and career records for Alabama, including receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. He was a Heisman Trophy finalist and won the Biletnikoff Award.
2014: College Success and Awards
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
Amari Cooper made his NFL debut on September 13, 2015, in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
November 8, 2015: Breaks Raiders Rookie Reception Record
On November 8, 2015, Amari Cooper broke Tim Brown's record for rookie receptions in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
December 20, 2015: Reaches 1,000 Receiving Yards as a Rookie
On December 20, 2015, Amari Cooper became the first rookie in Raiders history to reach 1,000 receiving yards.
December 22, 2015: Selected to Pro Bowl
Amari Cooper was selected as an alternate for the Pro Bowl on December 22, 2015, replacing Brandon Marshall.
2015: NFL Draft
Amari Cooper was selected with the fourth overall pick by the Oakland Raiders in the 2015 NFL Draft, widely considered the top wide receiver prospect.
2015: Enters NFL Draft
After his junior season in 2015, Amari Cooper entered the NFL Draft.
2015: Top Prospect in NFL Draft
In 2015, Amari Cooper was considered one of the best wide receivers in the draft class and projected as a top-10 pick.
December 20, 2016: Selected to Second Pro Bowl
Amari Cooper was named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl on December 20, 2016.
2017: 2017 Season Performance
During the 2017 season, Amari Cooper had a mixed performance. He started with a touchdown in the opener but struggled with low receiving yards in the following games. However, in Week 7, he achieved a career-high 210 receiving yards and two touchdowns against the Chiefs, earning him AFC Offensive Player of the Week. He ended the season with career lows in receptions and yards, but a career-high in touchdowns, hampered by an ankle injury.
2017: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players
In 2017, Amari Cooper was ranked 53rd by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
April 22, 2018: Contract Option Exercised
On April 22, 2018, the Raiders exercised the fifth-year option on Amari Cooper's contract.
October 22, 2018: Trade to the Dallas Cowboys
On October 22, 2018, Amari Cooper was traded from the Oakland Raiders to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
2018: Successful First Season with the Cowboys
In 2018, after being traded to the Cowboys, Amari Cooper made a significant impact. He scored a touchdown in his first game, followed by standout performances on Thanksgiving and against the Eagles, earning him two NFC Offensive Player of the Week awards and a Pro Bowl nomination. His 217 receiving yards against the Eagles were the most by any player in a single game that season.
2018: Trade to Dallas Cowboys
Midway through the 2018 season, Amari Cooper was traded to the Dallas Cowboys after struggling with the Raiders.
2018: Playoff Performance and Pro Bowl Selection
During the 2018 season, Amari Cooper contributed to the Cowboys' playoff run with strong performances in the Wild Card and Divisional rounds. He was also selected for the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement, accumulating impressive stats across both the Raiders and Cowboys rosters.
January 21, 2019: Pro Bowl Replacement Selection
On January 21, 2019, Amari Cooper was added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster as an injury replacement for Michael Thomas.
July 1, 2019: Reflection on Trade to Cowboys
On July 1, 2019, Amari Cooper expressed his belief that the trade to the Dallas Cowboys was essential for his career growth, stating he wouldn't have achieved the same success had he remained with the Raiders.
2019: Career-High Receiving Yards
Amari Cooper finished the 2019 season with career-highs in receiving yards (1,189) and starts (16), also recording eight touchdowns.
2019: Pro Bowl Selection and 1,000-Yard Season
Amari Cooper had a 1,000-yard season with the Dallas Cowboys in 2019 and was selected to the Pro Bowl.
2019: Strong Performance and Pro Bowl Selection
In the 2019 season, Amari Cooper had multiple 100+ yard games, including a career-high 226 yards against the Packers. He also reached 1,000 receiving yards and was selected for his fourth Pro Bowl.
March 17, 2020: Five-Year Contract Extension
On March 17, 2020, Amari Cooper signed a five-year, $100 million contract extension with the Cowboys, including $60 million guaranteed.
2020: Consistent Performance Despite Quarterback Changes
Despite the Cowboys using four different starting quarterbacks due to injuries in 2020, Amari Cooper maintained a high level of performance, achieving a career-high in receptions and over 1,100 receiving yards.
2020: Another 1,000-Yard Season
Amari Cooper achieved another 1,000-yard receiving season with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020.
2021: 2021 Season and Playoff Performance
In the 2021 season, Amari Cooper had a productive year with 865 receiving yards and a career-high-tying eight touchdowns. He also contributed in the Wild Card playoff game against the 49ers.
January 14, 2022: Fine for COVID-19 Protocol Violation
On January 14, 2022, Amari Cooper was fined $14,650 by the NFL for attending a Dallas Mavericks game without a mask, violating COVID-19 protocols.
March 16, 2022: Trade to the Cleveland Browns
On March 16, 2022, Amari Cooper was traded to the Cleveland Browns for a fifth-round pick and a swap of sixth-round picks in the 2022 NFL draft.
2022: Trade to Cleveland Browns
Amari Cooper was traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2022.
December 24, 2023: Record-Breaking Performance against Texans
On December 24, 2023, Amari Cooper set a career-high and Browns franchise record with 265 receiving yards against the Houston Texans. This achievement also made him the second player in NFL history, after Terrell Owens, to have a 200+ yard receiving game with three different teams. He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for this performance.
2023: Multiple 1,000-Yard Seasons with Browns
Amari Cooper achieved his second 1,000-yard receiving season with the Cleveland Browns in 2023, becoming the first Browns wide receiver in team history to have multiple 1,000-yard seasons.
2024: Trade to Buffalo Bills
Amari Cooper was traded to the Buffalo Bills midway through the 2024 season.