The Las Vegas Raiders have finalized their roster, bringing back wide receiver Amari Cooper, who said, "I wanted to be on a team where winning was important." Geno Smith will remain the starting quarterback with Kenny Pickett as backup. First-round running back Ashton Jeanty and fourth-round receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. secured roster spots, while draft picks Cam Miller and Tommy Mellott did not make the team, according to KTNV.
Amari Cooper’s return to the Raiders reunites him with his last remaining teammate from the Oakland era, Kolton Miller. Speaking at the team facility, Cooper said wearing the Raiders shield again feels like reconnecting with former teammates. While the team’s fan base has moved from Oakland to Las Vegas, Cooper noted the connection to the roots remains strong.
Amari Cooper is returning to the Las Vegas Raiders, telling Raiders.com he is back "to finish what I started," as per Raiders. Since his last time with the team, Cooper has played in Dallas and Cleveland, recording seven seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards. He also said he is focused on mentoring younger players and building chemistry with quarterback Geno Smith, noting, "I definitely see the opportunity to work with Geno, to be able to do some great things," as mentioned by KTNV. The Raiders will open the season against the New England Patriots on September 7.
