Former Bills Wide Receiver Could Land With Division Rival
By Nathan Dougherty | Updated May 19, 2025
The Buffalo Bills brought in veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper last season at the trade deadline, hoping he’d provide a spark to their Super Bowl run. However, his contributions were inconsistent, and now Cooper could end up with a division rival.
Jets Viewed as a Fit for Cooper
Now a free agent, Cooper hasn’t drawn significant interest or taken any known team visits. But ESPN’s Matt Bowen sees the New York Jets as a potential destination, citing their need for experienced receivers to support new quarterback Justin Fields.
“The Jets need more competition opposite Garrett Wilson,” Bowen said. “Despite signs of decline, Cooper remains a precise route runner who could be effective in play-action schemes.”
Cooper’s Brief and Uneven Stint in Buffalo
Cooper’s time in Buffalo was up and down—he had 20 receptions for 297 yards and 2 touchdowns in eight games, including one game where he didn’t register a single target. While he showed flashes, he didn’t consistently deliver.
Could the Bills Still Bring Him Back?
General manager Brandon Beane has left the door open for a possible return, but progress on a deal has been nonexistent. According to Jay Skurski of the Buffalo News, the league’s silence around Cooper may reflect concerns about his performance.
“The market’s lack of response is telling,” Skurski wrote. “He hasn’t even had a reported visit, and if the Bills truly wanted him back, a deal likely would’ve already been in place.”
Skurski also questioned whether Cooper is simply declining with age—he turns 31 in June—or if his struggles were more about adjusting to a midseason trade.
Buffalo’s WR Room Moving On
Since then, the Bills have signed reliable veteran Elijah Moore and expect second-year wideout Keon Coleman to take on a larger role after an injury-limited rookie season. All signs suggest Buffalo is preparing to move forward without Cooper—even as he potentially resurfaces elsewhere in the AFC East.
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