Who Should I Start? Amari Cooper or Keon Coleman

Thursday, September 4, 2:14 PM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper has informed the team that he intends to retire ahead of Week 1, citing a lack of desire to continue playing. Cooper, who joined the Raiders this offseason in hopes of competing for a starting role, was listed behind rookie Dont'e Thornton Jr. on the initial depth chart. The five-time Pro Bowler spent last season with the Browns and Bills, starting 10 of 14 games while recording 44 catches for 547 yards and four touchdowns. Cooper leaves the NFL after a decorated career, finishing with over 10,000 receiving yards and 64 touchdowns across stops with the Raiders, Cowboys, Browns, and Bills. His departure opens additional opportunities for Thornton and fellow rookie Jack Bech to carve out meaningful roles in the Raiders' passing game this season.

Sunday, January 4, 4:12 PM

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is officially active for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the New York Jets. The second-year receiver had been a healthy scratch for the last two games but returns to action on Sunday with Brandin Cooks (coach's decision) inactive. Through 12 games this year, Coleman has amassed 36 catches, 355 yards, and four touchdowns. The Florida State product was benched at times this season for both on-field and off-field reasons, but he'll get a chance to make an impact in the regular-season finale. The Bills might opt to rest key starters for some or all of Sunday's game since they've secured a Wild Card berth. If someone like Khalil Shakir handles reduced snaps, Coleman could benefit in his depth role.