Bills' Amari Cooper: Free agent following AFCCG loss
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Cooper caught all four of his targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 32-29 loss to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.
Cooper wasn't the difference-maker the Bills had hoped for after they gave up a third-round draft pick to acquire him from the Browns. The 30-year-old wide receiver proceeded to catch 20 of 32 targets for 297 yards and two touchdowns in eight regular-season games for Buffalo and added only six catches for 41 yards on eight targets across three playoff outings. Cooper's best days appear to be behind him, but with seven 1,000-yard receiving seasons under his belt, the unrestricted free agent is likely to draw some interest on the open market.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Non-factor in divisional-round win
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Cooper didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 27-25 AFC divisional-round win over the Ravens.
Cooper has just eight yards through two playoff games, as the veteran wide receiver has failed to step up in the postseason. Josh Allen threw for only 127 yards as the Bills rode three rushing touchdowns and a 3-0 edge in the turnover battle to a berth in the AFC Championship Game, but Cooper could be more involved in Kansas City if Buffalo's forced into a more pass-heavy game plan.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Practices in full
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Cooper (personal/back) was a full participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice.
Cooper missed the Bills' loss to the Patriots in Week 18 due to a personal family matter and is now listed with a back injury on this week's injury report, but his ability to take every rep at Wednesday's practice nonetheless has him on track to play in Sunday's wild-card game against the Broncos. After being acquired from the Browns on Oct. 15, Cooper appeared in eight games with Buffalo to close out the regular season, accruing a 20-297-2 line on 32 targets across those contests.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: In line to practice
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Cooper (personal) will participate in Wednesday's walk-through practice, Maddy Glab of the team's official site reports.
Cooper didn't travel with the team ahead of its Week 18 road loss to the Patriots due to a personal family matter. With the wideout slated to practice Wednesday in some capacity, Cooper appears on track to be available for Sunday's wild-card round game against the Broncos. The Bills' first injury report of the report will be released later Wednesday and will indicate the extent of Cooper's participation in the walkthrough.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Not yet back with team
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Cooper (personal), who was excused from Sunday's loss to the Patriots due to a family matter, has not yet returned to team facilities, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
McDermott said he's hopeful to have Cooper available for Sunday's wild-card round game against the Broncos, but he didn't offer a more precise timetable for the veteran's return. If Cooper does return in time to suit up versus Denver, he figures to handle his usual starting role alongside Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Not playing Sunday
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Cooper will not travel with the team Saturday and has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Patriots due to a personal matter.
Unlike a handful of other teams in a similar spot Week 18 with zero playoff implications to play for, the Bills haven't technically ruled out any of their projected starters even though the assumption is the majority will see little playing time in the meaningless precursor to the wild-card playoff round the following week. Cooper will finish his 2024 regular season with 547 receiving yards, the fewest of his 10-year career.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Surpasses 10,000 career yards
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Cooper caught all three of his targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-14 win over the Jets.
Cooper's first two catches put him over 10,000 career receiving yards, and he celebrated the milestone in style by coming down with a contested catch for a 30-yard touchdown in the third quarter. This was a nice bounce-back performance from Cooper, who had just one catch over the previous two games combined. Cooper may not play against the Patriots in Week 18 since the Bills have secured the No. 2 seed in the AFC and can't move up or down.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Only one catch
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Cooper recorded one reception on two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Patriots.
One week after failing to see a target, Cooper's role in the Buffalo offense remained minimal. His only catch of the day came early in the second quarter, and he's now had 15 receiving yards or fewer in three of his last four contests. Though it could change, the Bills passing offense currently appears to run through Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Blanked in Week 15 win
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Cooper played 32 of the Bills' 70 snaps on offense and went without a target in Sunday's 48-42 win over the Lions.
Fresh off a big Week 14 performance in the Bills' 44-42 loss to the Rams in which he recorded six catches for 95 yards on a season-high 14 targets, Cooper unexpectedly saw no involvement at all Sunday in another high-scoring affair. Though his snap share (46 percent) was similar to last week's 54 percent rate, Cooper didn't garner any looks on any of the 34 pass attempts from quarterback Josh Allen, who spread the ball around to nine different pass catchers. The Buffalo offense is rolling at the moment and doesn't look on track to slow down with the team facing two relatively unimposing defenses in the Patriots (twice) and Jets (once) over the final three games of the regular season, but Cooper's weekly output looks like it could be highly volatile down the stretch while Allen relies on an array of playmakers rather than a narrower usage tree.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Finds footing in Buffalo offense
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Cooper recorded six receptions on 14 targets for 95 yards in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams.
Cooper had been slow to make an impact in the Buffalo offense, as he had failed to top four receptions or 66 yards in four games with the team. That changed against the Rams, as he easily paced the team in targets and had a team-high six receptions. While it wasn't the most efficient showing, Cooper did have long gains of 26, 25 and 18 yards. He should have momentum heading into a Week 15 showdown with the Lions, though the Bills could also be welcoming back Keon Coleman (wrist) and Dalton Kincaid (knee).
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Bills' Amari Cooper: WRs to Sit
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Cooper has five catches for 67 yards and no touchdowns on six targets in his past two games. One of those games was at Kansas City and the other was against San Francisco in the snow, so take that into account. But he hasn't been productive since joining the Bills with one game over 7.5 PPR points. And now Keon Coleman (wrist) could be coming back in Week 14. Cooper is only worth starting in deep, three-receiver leagues against the Rams.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Three catches in run-heavy win
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Cooper caught all three of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 35-10 win over the 49ers.
Cooper's first target didn't come until just over a minute before halftime, as Josh Allen threw the ball only 17 times. The second of Cooper's three catches doesn't stand out in his box score, but it resulted in a highlight play, as he took advantage of a generous lack of a whistle after his forward progress stopped and had time to pitch the ball back to Allen, who proceeded to get into the end zone. Buffalo went run-heavy in cold and snowy conditions, but Cooper won't have to deal with that limitation in sunny Los Angeles and thus projects to be more involved in Week 14 against the Rams.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Gains 55 yards in return
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Cooper (wrist) caught two of three targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 30-21 win over the Chiefs.
Cooper made a successful return from a wrist injury that cost him two-plus games and left the wideout listed as questionable for Week 11. The 10-year pro made his mark on the game with a pair of big-chunk gains on his two receptions as Buffalo dealt Kansas City its first loss of the season. With no setbacks reported and a bye week on tap, fantasy managers can expect a well-rested Cooper back for a Week 13 matchup against the 49ers on Dec. 1.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Expected to be available Sunday
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Cooper (wrist), who is listed as questionable, is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Cooper, who was listed as a limited practice participant this past week, has been working with a soft cast on his wrist. If he is able to suit up versus Kansas City, Cooper could still be limited in some capacity. Either way, the wideout's status is worth verifying when the Bills' inactive list is posted 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Questionable for Sunday
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Cooper (wrist) will be a limited participant in Friday's practice and listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.
Cooper has missed the Bills' last two games, but his ability to practice all week -- albeit in a limited fashion -- gives him a chance to return to action this weekend. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Cooper told reporters this week that he expects to play, but official word on his status for Sunday's contest won't arrive until 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Bills post their inactive list. If Cooper is available versus Kansas City, he would provide a significant boost to a Buffalo pass-catching corps that will be without wideout Keon Coleman (wrist) and tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee).
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Cooper (wrist) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Cooper -- who has missed two straight games -- was also listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's walk-through session, so he'll probably need to practice fully Friday in order to approach Sunday's game against the Chiefs without an injury designation. For his part, Cooper told Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com on Thursday that he feels like he's trending toward playing Sunday. If Cooper is indeed able to face Kansas City, his availability would provide a major boost to a Buffalo pass-catching corps that will be without wideout Keon Coleman (wrist), and possibly tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee).
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Set for limited practice
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Cooper (wrist) will be listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice, Ryan O'Halloran of The Buffalo News reports.
While fellow wideout Keon Coleman (wrist) has already been ruled out for Week 11, Cooper's status for Sunday's game against the Chiefs has yet to be determined. He's missed the Bills' last two contests, but McDermott noted Monday that the veteran wideout has been improving, according to Maddy Glab of the team's official site.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Inactive Sunday
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Cooper (wrist) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Since the Bills began their Week 9 prep, Cooper -- who was also inactive last weekend -- has logged six straight limited practices. With his second straight absence confirmed and Keon Coleman (wrist) having been previously ruled out, Khalil Shakir, Mack Hollins and Curtis Samuel are in line to lead Buffalo's Week 10 wideout corps, with Jalen Virgil and Tyrell Shavers also available to mix in. Cooper's next chance to see game action will arrive Nov. 17 against the Chiefs.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Not slated to play Sunday
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Cooper (wrist) is not in line to play Sunday against the Colts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Cooper is listed as questionable for the contest after practicing in a limited fashion this week. Official confirmation of his Week 10 status will arrive once the Bills' inactives are posted, but per Schefter, the wideout is slated to miss his second straight game.
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Bills' Amari Cooper: Questionable for Week 10
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Cooper (wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Indianapolis.
Cooper followed the exact same practice regimen for a second week in a row -- he was limited on all three reports due to a wrist injury en route to a questionable designation. He subsequently was held out of this past Sunday's win against the Dolphins, so his status truly is up in the air for Week 10 action. With Keon Coleman (wrist) ruled out, Khalil Shakir, Mack Hollins (shoulder) and Curtis Samuel (pectoral) are the healthy wide receivers on the Bills' active roster.
