In a surprising turn of events, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has already completed a pass to his new teammate, wide receiver Amari Cooper. The connection between the two on the field is undeniable, even if this particular pass won’t show up in the stat sheet.
Let’s flashback to Nov. 20, 2022, a day that will be remembered in Bills history. The team was facing off against the Cleveland Browns in Detroit, forced to relocate due to a massive winter storm in the Great Lakes region. The Browns had the upper hand with a 7-0 lead when Allen found himself in a tight spot on a third down in the first quarter.
With pressure mounting, Allen made a split-second decision to throw the ball away, but instead of sailing out of bounds, it landed perfectly in the waiting arms of Cooper on the sideline. In a moment of pure athleticism, Cooper made a jaw-dropping one-handed catch that left fans and players alike in awe.
The Bills went on to secure a 31-23 victory over the Browns, but the connection between Allen and Cooper was just getting started. Fast forward to Tuesday, and Buffalo made a bold move to acquire Cooper via trade. Giving up a third-round draft pick, a 2026 seventh-round pick, and receiving a sixth-round pick in return, the Bills were all in on adding the talented receiver to their roster.
Cooper, a standout product out of Alabama, had made a significant impact during his time with the Browns, racking up impressive numbers with multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons under his belt. The addition of Cooper to the Bills’ receiving corps brings a new dynamic to the team and sets the stage for exciting plays to come.
As the Bills gear up for the upcoming season, the chemistry between Allen and Cooper will be one to watch, and fans can’t wait to see what this dynamic duo will accomplish on the field. Stay tuned for more thrilling moments and game-changing plays from these two standout players.