Amari Cooper fooled the internet as fake retirement post sends fans into chaos
A viral post on X (formerly Twitter) recently claimed that Amari Cooper had retired from football. The post rapidly caught internet attention. One parody account purporting to be ESPN reporter Adam Schefter shared it.
The message had been viewed over 250,000 times in a few hours, which puzzled supporters. Amari Cooper has not declared his retirement despite the excitement. He is still a free agent and hopes for the ideal squad to contact. Here is what started the gossip and where things stand today.
Amari Cooper shuts down rumors of retirement
Born on June 17, 1994, Amari Cooper of Alabama was picked fourth overall in the Raiders' 2015 NFL Draft. He collected seven 1,000-yard seasons and five Pro Bowl nods with the Raiders, Cowboys, and Browns.
In October 2024, he was moved from Cleveland to the Buffalo Bills. In eight games for Buffalo, he concluded the 2024 season with two touchdowns, 20 catches for 297 yards.
On August 1, 2025, online fans saw a post, timestamped around 10:47 a.m., from a parody account claiming Cooper retired. Todd Archer, who reports for ESPN on Cowboys news, retweeted that post, helping it reach over 250,000 views in under four hours.
News outlets confirmed the story was false: Cooper has not retired.
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He remains an unrestricted free agent and is still looking to keep playing.
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Why teams still see value in Amari Cooper and where he might land
Despite aging and a slow 2024, Cooper is still seen as a precise route runner and expert in contested catches. Teams in need of veteran depth at wide receiver are reportedly interested. The Dallas Cowboys have been linked to a possible reunion, as they did not draft any receivers in 2025 and could use experience behind CeeDee Lamb.
The Buffalo Bills may also look into Cooper's comeback following the 2025 draft, which would reduce their receiving depth.
Writers and experts, meanwhile, note his potential match with teams like the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos, which would gain from his red zone presence and leadership.
Sources say Cooper is still training and open to offers before or during training camp. He hasn't ruled out playing again even as teams make rookie moves and depth charts shift.
Amari Cooper did not retire. He continues to be a free agent, still looking for possibilities in the NFL. Though a fake post started the internet rumor, facts prove he still trains and looks for the perfect team to call.
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