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    NFL Analyst Drops Surprising Tidbit About 5-Time Pro Bowl WR Amari Cooper’s Future

    Wide receiver Amari Cooper remains on the open market in free agency, but there hasn’t been much buzz surrounding teams interested in signing him.

    Cooper has had a productive career, but his impact faded after a midseason trade from the Cleveland Browns to the Buffalo Bills. Now, a well-known NFL media analyst is suggesting that Cooper is “done.”

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    Amari Cooper ‘Done’ According to Matthew Berry

    Matthew Berry, an NFL analyst for NBC Sports and formerly of ESPN, took to social media to make a cryptic comment about Cooper’s future in the league.

    With no further clarification, it’s unclear whether Berry meant that Cooper is retiring or that he is no longer a productive receiver capable of contributing at a high level.

    Interestingly, Berry noted that the information came from an offensive coach of a former team of Cooper’s. That could suggest the coach was referring to Cooper stepping away from the game rather than simply being past his prime.

    Either way, there’s reason to believe Cooper’s best days are behind him. Despite being only 30 years old, his production took a sharp decline after being traded to the Bills during the 2024 season.

    In the two seasons prior with Cleveland, Cooper had recorded 1,160+ receiving yards in each, with a career-high 1,250 in 2023. Furthermore, he totaled over 1,100 yards in four of five seasons before the 2024 season while averaging 77.8 receptions in that span.

    Yet, in six games with the Browns this season, Cooper recorded 24 receptions for 250 yards and two touchdowns. Those numbers weren’t great, but some attributed his struggles to inconsistent quarterback play from Deshaun Watson.

    Many expected his trade to Buffalo — and pairing with Josh Allen, who went on to win MVP — to rejuvenate his production. However, that never materialized.

    In eight regular-season games with the Bills, Cooper managed just 20 receptions for 297 yards and two more touchdowns. His struggles continued into the playoffs, where he totaled just six receptions for 41 yards across three games.

    Whether Cooper being “done” means retirement or simply a steep decline in performance remains to be seen. The answer will likely become clear as the offseason unfolds — either through a formal retirement announcement or a new contract with a team.

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