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, December 28, 3:45 PM

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's Week 17 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. Between disciplinary and performance-related reasons, Coleman has now been inactive for two consecutive games, as well as four of the Bills' last seven. He appears to be on shaky ground in Buffalo. He can be dropped in all redraft leagues, and he could even be worth dropping in shallower dynasty leagues during the upcoming offseason. With that said, dynasty managers could also consider holding him in case he gets a fresh start with a new team that still thinks he could tap into his first-round potential. In the meantime, Tyrell Shavers will step up as the Bills' No. 2 receiver behind Khalil Shakir.