Report: Raiders Sign WR Justin Shorter in Wake of Amari Cooper Retirement

Raiders Sign Speedy Super Bowl Champion WR After Amari Cooper Retires

After five-time Pro Bowler Amari Cooper decided to call it a career, the Las Vegas Raiders added a young receiver, but are also reuniting with a veteran who is a former first-round pick and Super Bowl champion.Cooper was officially placed on the reserve/retired list after announcing earlier this week he was retiring at 31 years old. He just signed with the Raiders a week ago and the decision leaves questions at the receiver position in Las Vegas…

Report: Raiders sign WR Justin Shorter in wake of Amari Cooper retirement

The Las Vegas Raiders signed Justin Shorter off their practice squad in the wake of fellow wide receiver Amari Cooper's unexpected retirement, according to multiple reports Friday.

AFC Notes: Amari Cooper Retirement, Chiefs, Raiders

Chiefs The Chiefs landed OT Josh Simmons with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. Kansas City assistant GM Mike Bradway feels they found a prospect who is well beyond the quality of when they got him.   “It’s almost like when you’re picking 32 (in the draft), it’s like a tease,” Bradway said, via Jesse Newell of The Athletic. “Because these guys — we don’t get these guys.” Kansas City spent extensive time on Simmons …

Nick Saban says he was 'shocked' by Amari Cooper retirement

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban shared some praise for Amari Cooper after he announced his retirement this week. Cooper was a top prospect when he arrived at Alabama at the height of the Saban era in Tuscaloosa. He was on the 2012 team that won the national title and was an All-American in 2014. Cooper also got third in Heisman Trophy voting that season as he amassed 124 catches for 1,727 yards and 16 touchdowns. Saban said he was “shocked” to …

Raiders To Promote WR Justin Shorter

Amari Cooper was positioned to play a role in the Raiders’ passing game upon returning to the franchise for 2025. The 10-year veteran will not be in the fold, however, given his decision to retire. [RELATED: Recapping Raiders’ Offseason] When Cooper informed the Raiders he was hanging up his cleats only one week after signing, the team was left shorthanded at the receiver position. At least one move will take place before Week 1 to provide depth…

Report: Las Vegas Raiders sign former Penn State WR Justin Shorter

As a result of Amari Cooper retiring from the NFL for the second time in a span of a few months, the Las Vegas Raiders brought in a former Penn State wide receiver.