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Amari Cooper posts a cryptic message on social media after trading accounts

The Buffalo Bills acquired five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday.

Read more: Bills acquire WR Amari Cooper in shocking blockbuster trade with Browns

A few hours after the transaction was announced and completed, Cooper took to Instagram to post a cryptic message.

Cooper posted a black screen with the caption: “Move or rust.”

The Browns have struggled a lot this year with quarterback Deshaun Watson under center. Cooper has been targeted 53 times this year, but has just 24 receptions for 250 yards and two touchdowns.

According to Next Gen Stats, Cooper leads the NFL with 473 air yards on incomplete targets this season. He accounted for the fifth-highest share of team air yards at 46.9 percent in weeks 1 through 6. Clearly, Watson struggled to get him the ball in open space.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Amari Cooper #2 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Las Vegas,…


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Cooper needed a change of scenery, and it came with his trade to the Bills on Tuesday. Cooper now goes from one of the AFC’s worst to one of the AFC’s best, teaming up with quarterback Josh Allen, one of the leading candidates for NFL MVP this season.

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Cooper expressed his excitement about the move to Josina Anderson of The Athletic.

“(General manager) Andrew Berry called me and told me what was going on. As far as playing with Josh (Allen), I’ve always been a fan of his game. I’m sure I got to see it up close and personal will see and play with him I’m sure it’s going to be great,” said Cooper.

“I’ve been in this situation before, so that helps. I’m just excited to be able to start a new chapter and contribute.”

Cooper spent two and a half seasons with the Browns. He joined the Browns in a trade from the Dallas Cowboys prior to the 2022 season. During his 38 games in Cleveland, he had 174 receptions for 2,660 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Cooper was initially drafted in 2015 with the No. 4 overall pick by the then-Oakland Raiders. He spent three and a half seasons with the Raiders, where he hauled in 225 receptions for 3,183 yards and 19 touchdowns before being traded to the Cowboys. In Dallas, Cooper had 292 receptions for 3,893 yards and 27 touchdowns.

Cooper will look to get back on track in Buffalo this season. A strong second half of the season could put him in line for a sixth Pro Bowl appearance.

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