SALEM, OR - Amari Cooper's future remains one of the more intriguing storylines of the Season 33 offseason. As teams begin final preparations for training camp, the five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver is still without a team-an unusual development for a player who continues to produce at a high level.
In recent days, the Los Angeles Chargers have emerged as the most likely landing spot, though no deal has been finalized. Cooper, who just completed a solid season with the Detroit Lions, appears to be weighing his options carefully as he enters the final stretch of his career.
Still Going Strong in Season 32
Cooper suited up for the Detroit Lions in Season 32 and proved he still had plenty left in the tank. The 32-year-old finished the season with 60 receptions for 748 yards and 8 touchdowns across 14 games. He averaged 12.5 yards per catch, posted a 96.8% catch rate, and dropped only two passes all year. Cooper remained one of the most efficient and trustworthy targets on a Lions offense that lacked consistency elsewhere.
His precise route running, strong hands, and ability to generate yards after the catch (252 YAC in Season 32) helped solidify his role as a top-tier WR2 or elite slot option, even as his deep-threat speed has tapered.
A Legacy Written Across Five Franchises
Cooper's 2K OLF journey has been defined by adaptability and production. He's played for five teams-Raiders, Cowboys, Jets, Browns, and Lions-and made an impact everywhere he's gone. His best years came in Oakland (now Las Vegas), where he posted four consecutive seasons of over 1,000 yards receiving and scored 18 touchdowns in Season 12 alone.
Now entering what could be the final chapter of his career, Cooper's body of work is undeniable:
- 1,423 receptions
- 22,657 receiving yards
- 159 touchdowns
- 15.9 yards per catch over 351 games
He’s fourth all-time in receptions and top five in receiving yards in league history-numbers that speak to his reliability and endurance over 23 seasons.
Could the Chargers Be His Next Stop?
If reports are to be believed, the Los Angeles Chargers are the most likely landing spot for Cooper in real life. It's a logical fit. The Chargers are thin at receiver following offseason departures and injuries, and adding a savvy veteran like Cooper would give them a high-IQ route runner who can win on timing, in the red zone, and on third downs.
In the 2K Online Franchise league, such a move could mirror a late-career resurgence, similar to what Cooper did with the Browns or Cowboys in past seasons. In the right system, he doesn't need to be the WR1 anymore. He just needs to be dependable, and he's been that his entire career.
Up Next
Whether Cooper signs with the Chargers or another contender, his experience, production, and consistency ensure he won't stay on the market forever. For now, he remains one of the league’s most compelling free agents-and a reminder that even after all these years, he’s still got more football left in him.
