Buffalo still has a mix of receivers on the roster—D.J. Moore, Khalil Shakir, and 2024 second-round pick Keon Coleman—but the team hasn’t yet established a bona fide No. 1 wideout to consistently pair with Allen.
In the hypothetical trade, Buffalo would shuttle up from No. 26 to No. 23, sending No. 26 and No. 126 (plus a fourth-round pick) to Philadelphia, with Howie Roseman potentially leaning to move back a few slots if a price is right and AJ Brown remains in place.
Cooper is viewed as a versatile, high-upside option. At 6-0, 199 pounds, he ran a 4.42-second 40 and posted 13 touchdowns in 2025, largely functioning as a slot receiver but with the potential to play outside as needed. He’s praised for yards-after-catch ability, competitive toughness, and strong ball skills, with five drops over three college seasons.
However, questions remain about whether Cooper will be available at No. 23. Mock drafts vary, with some projecting him as high as the Jets or Commanders, complicating Buffalo’s chance to land him without added draft capital.
Ultimately, the proposed move underscores a proactive, first-round approach to improving Buffalo’s receiving corps under an offensive-minded staff. If the Eagles’ price is right and Cooper is available, the Bills would be positioned to add a dynamic playmaker for Allen in the draft.
