The Cleveland Browns made a significant move today, trading wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills.
The transaction, which saw the Browns receive a third-round and a seventh-round pick while sending a sixth-round pick to Buffalo, marks the day’s most notable NFL news.
In a related development, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Bills released veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling following Cooper’s acquisition.
On the day they traded for WR Amari Cooper, the Bills announced they released WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling. pic.twitter.com/1Br4zR6PdR
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 15, 2024
Valdes-Scantling, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, had signed a one-year deal with Buffalo in free agency after parting ways with the defending champions.
Valdes-Scantling’s tenure with the Bills proved underwhelming, as he managed only two receptions for 26 yards and no touchdowns in six games.
The emergence of Khalil Shakir, second-year tight end Dalton Kincaid, and rookie Keon Coleman as reliable targets for Josh Allen made Valdes-Scantling expendable, especially with Cooper’s arrival.
The Chiefs, meanwhile, have grappled with injuries in their receiving corps this season.
This situation has sparked speculation about a potential reunion between Valdes-Scantling and his former team.
While no official word has emerged regarding Kansas City’s interest in bringing him back, the team’s need for depth at the receiver position has fueled discussions among fans and analysts alike.
As the NFL trade deadline approaches, these moves could potentially trigger a domino effect across the league.
Teams in contention may look to bolster their rosters, while struggling franchises might seek to offload veteran contracts for future assets.
