Chiefs Add Veteran WR to Help Rookie Shine and Pair with Xavier Worthy
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The Kansas City Chiefs bolstered their offense Wednesday, signing five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper to a one-year, $10 million deal. The veteran star joins forces with Xavier Worthy, fortifying Patrick Mahomes’ arsenal after a 40-22 Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Cooper, 30, recorded 44 catches for 547 yards and four touchdowns in 2024 across stints with the Browns and Bills. His seven 1,000-yard seasons and elite route-running make him a perfect complement to Worthy’s blazing speed. “Amari’s a game-changer,” coach Andy Reid said, eyeing a dynamic duo.
The Chiefs, having traded Marquise Brown and lost DeAndre Hopkins, needed a proven pass-catcher. Cooper’s $10 million contract fits their $12.7 million cap space, outshining JuJu Smith-Schuster and rookie Jalen Royals. His mentorship will elevate Worthy, who led Chiefs receivers with 538 yards in 2024.
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Kansas City’s draft—Josh Simmons, Omarr Norman-Lott, Ashton Gillotte, Nohl Williams, Royals, Jeffrey Bassa, and Brashard Smith—addressed trenches but left receiver depth thin. Cooper joins undrafted free agents like Elijhah Badger, replacing Brown’s role while Rashee Rice recovers from injury. GM Brett Veach called Cooper “our spark.”
Chiefs Kingdom roars with excitement. With two remaining picks, including No. 226, Kansas City targets secondary depth. Cooper’s signing, a blockbuster coup, ignites 2025 Super Bowl dreams, pairing a seasoned star with Worthy’s explosiveness to propel Mahomes’ high-octane offense.
