May 1, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Buffalo Bills lost a vital weapon, as wide receiver Amari Cooper signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the Green Bay Packers, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The five-time Pro Bowler, valued at $38 million, leaves Josh Allen’s offense reeling.
Cooper, acquired midseason 2024, posted 20 receptions for 297 yards and two touchdowns with Buffalo. His departure, after GM Brandon Beane’s $5.3 million cap constraints, sees the 30-year-old join Green Bay’s $47 million cap space (NFL.com).
The Packers, stung by an 11-6 wild-card loss, needed a veteran WR1. “Amari’s a route-running maestro,” GM Brian Gutekunst said. With Christian Watson sidelined by an ACL tear, Cooper will mentor Matthew Golden and Savion Williams (Packers Wire).
Green Bay’s receivers, 11th in passer rating, leaned on Jayden Reed’s 857 yards. Cooper’s 10,974 career yards and 80.3 PFF grade in 2024 add precision, complementing Golden’s 4.29-second speed and Williams’ versatility (Pro Football Reference).
Cooper’s $10 million contract, with $6 million guaranteed, fits Green Bay’s cap. “I’m here to win,” he told reporters. His 2024 dip in speed didn’t deter the Packers, who outbid Buffalo’s limited offer with Matt LaFleur’s WR-friendly system (Spotrac).
Fans erupted on X. “Cooper in Green Bay? Huge!” one post cheered. The signing bolsters Jordan Love’s 3,947-yard arm and Josh Jacobs’ 1,329 yards, aiming to outpace the Lions and Vikings in the NFC North (ESPN).
Buffalo, with only seventh-rounder Kaden Prather drafted, relies on Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman. Cooper’s exit, after Mack Hollins joined New England, thins Allen’s attack. Beane’s focus on James Cook’s contract dispute limited retention efforts (The Athletic).
As OTAs loom, Cooper’s arrival fuels Green Bay’s Super Bowl dreams. Can the ex-Bill elevate the Packers’ young receivers and spark a championship run? With his veteran savvy, Titletown’s offense looks poised for dominance in 2025.
