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Raiders Bring Back Amari Cooper on One-Year Deal Worth Up to $6 Million

Las Vegas turns to its former first-round pick to stabilize a thin receiver group following Jakobi Meyers' trade request.

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Overview

  • Cooper agreed to a one-year contract reportedly worth up to $6 million with $3.5 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports.
  • The 31-year-old returns to the franchise that drafted him fourth overall in 2015 after stints with the Cowboys, Browns and Bills.
  • Jakobi Meyers, the Raiders’ 2024 receiving leader with 1,027 yards, has requested a trade amid stalled contract talks and his situation remains unresolved.
  • The signing is intended to add veteran steadiness to a reworked offense under new head coach Pete Carroll with Geno Smith at quarterback.
  • Cooper produced 44 receptions for 547 yards and four touchdowns across Cleveland and Buffalo in 2024 and owns career totals of 711 catches, 10,033 yards and 64 touchdowns.