Amari Cooper

The Browns wrapping their Amari Cooper negotiations without an extension places Jerry Jeudy as the team’s long-term centerpiece at wide receiver. The recent trade acquisition, who received $41MM guaranteed at signing, is locked in through 2027. Cooper, 30, received $5MM in incentives but is positioned to play for a new contract this season. In guaranteeing […]

Cooper received a raise $5 million raise from the Browns for this season and will now make $20 million on the final year of a five-year, $100 million contract he signed back in 2020. Cooper, 30, totaled 72 receptions for a career-high 1,250 yards and five touchdowns with the Browns last season and is out to prove that he's worth another lucrative contract next offseason. Whether or not that leads to him re-upping with the Browns is to be determined, but Cooper said he hopes to return next year while noting, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Cooper has averaged 72.5 receiving yards per game in 12 regular season games, with Deshaun Watson at the helm and 13.5 fantasy points per game. He projects as a strong WR2 in PPR leagues this season but could face added target competition with Jerry Jeudy now in town.

Cooper did not report to minicamp, and indication that he may have wanted some sort of contract re-work. He gets it now, receiving a $5 million pay bump and getting the remaining $20 million on his deal guaranteed. He will get half of the $20 million as a signing bonus. Cooper has been an excellent alpha receiver for the Browns, totaling 72 receptions for 1,250 yards and five touchdowns last season. The contract re-work still allows Cooper to enter free agency next offseason at the age of 30.

Cooper reported to training camp Tuesday after agreeing to a restructured deal with the Browns, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper has reportedly restructured the final year of his contract, adding $5 million of incentives to his $20 million base, and arrived at training camp.