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Amari Cooper rejoins Raiders on one-year deal

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Return after ten years: Amari Cooper completes a career full circle when he makes an incredible return to the Raiders, the team that selected him in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

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Details of the contract: The veteran wide receiver has agreed to a one-year contract worth $3.5 million, with the possibility of earning up to $6 million through performance-based incentives of $2 million and roster bonuses of $500,000 per game.

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Trade drama: Cooper's arrival follows Jakobi Meyers' unexpected trade request following the collapse of contract discussions with the Raiders, which caused a significant upheaval in the wide receiver unit.

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Top pick in free agency: Despite several waves of free agency passing, Cooper remained one of the most sought-after free agents over the offseason, ranking first on Gregg Rosenthal's list of the Top 101 free agents.

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Career movement: After splitting with the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills in the 2024 season, Cooper will be wearing his third jersey in as many years.

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Veteran presence: Cooper, now 31, joins a Raiders roster that is significantly different from the one he played for during his first stay. He is expected to play a leadership and experience role in addition to playing on the field for a younger team.

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