Amari Cooper signs one-year deal with Raiders

Amari Cooper agreed to a one year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, returning to the franchise that selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, according to reports from NFL Network and other outlets. The signing, first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and confirmed by multiple media organizations, reunites Cooper with a club that is under new leadership and seeking veteran receiving help as the regular season approaches.

Rapoport and other reports said the deal carries a reported base value of roughly 3.5 million dollars, with up to 500,000 dollars in roster bonuses and as much as 2 million dollars in incentives, bringing the contract’s maximum value to about 6 million dollars. The agreement came hours after Raiders veteran receiver Jakobi Meyers requested a trade, an episode the team has reportedly denied, leaving uncertainty about whether Cooper is being added as depth or as a potential replacement.

Cooper, 31, spent the first four-plus years of his career in Oakland and Las Vegas, earning Pro Bowl nods early and compiling 225 receptions for 3,183 yards and 19 touchdowns in his initial stint with the franchise. He has also played for...