Raiders WR depth chart transformed after Amari Cooper's retirement: Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, Dont'e Thornton, and Jack Bech ready to step up

Amari Cooper’s sudden retirement on Thursday leaves the Las Vegas Raiders’ wide receiver room in a state of flux. The five-time Pro Bowler, who totaled 10,033 receiving yards and 64 touchdowns across 10 NFL seasons, informed the team he no longer has the desire to play.

Cooper’s exit reshapes the Raiders’ offense and creates opportunities for both veterans and young talent to step up in 2025.

Amari Cooper retires: Meyers, Tucker, Thornton, and Bech lead Raiders WR depth chart

Jakobi Meyers remains the Raiders’ top receiving threat. The 28-year-old had his first 1,000-yard season in 2024 while catching passes from multiple quarterbacks. With Geno Smith joining the Raiders and Pete Carroll leading the offense, Meyers is positioned to build on that success. Expect his target share to grow, especially with Brock Bowers drawing defensive attention.Tre Tucker, a 2023 third-round pick, emerges as a key slot receiver. The 5-foot-8 speedster recorded 47 catches for 539 yards and three touchdowns last season. Tucker’s agility and quickness fit Carroll’s offensive style, which favors shifty receivers who can exploit short-field opportunities and complement bigger targets.

Rookie Dont’e Thornton is turning heads with his big-play potential. Standing 6-foot-5 and 185 pounds, Thornton averaged 25.4 yards per catch in college, showcasing rare deep-threat ability despite modest overall stats.

He’s already listed as a starter, and Cooper’s departure ensures more snaps and opportunities for the rookie to make an impact in 2025.Jack Bech, another rookie, rounds out the Raiders’ receiving corps. The 6-foot-1, 214-pound second-round pick possesses excellent hands and ball-tracking skills. While not the most athletic, Bech’s size and technique make him a reliable target in certain packages. Expect him to contribute immediately and grow into a bigger role over the season.

Impact of Amari Cooper’s retirement on Raiders’ offense

Cooper’s retirement leaves a clear void in experience and production, but it also gives Meyers, Tucker, Thornton, and Bech the chance to become focal points in the Raiders’ passing attack. With a steadier quarterback situation under Geno Smith and Carroll’s proven offensive system, Las Vegas’ wide receiver room is poised for a productive 2025.Also Read: Ryan Clark claims Tom Brady doesn’t qualify as “generational talent”- Calls John Elway and Patrick Mahomes superior