Amari Cooper is a receiver for the Cleveland Browns who has been held out of mandatory minicamp as he seeks a contract extension. He is entering the final year of a five-year, $100 million deal originally signed with the Cowboys, and is due to make $20 million in base salary in 2024. There are currently nineteen receivers in the league who make more than $20 million a season, and it is anticipated that the Browns will sign Cooper to an extension.
General Manager Andrew Berry recently spoke highly of Cooper, praising him as a high-level, Pro Bowl-caliber receiver and a great teammate and professional since joining the Browns. He emphasized Cooper’s importance to the team’s culture and expressed the organization’s appreciation for him. In his two seasons in Cleveland, Cooper has recorded 150 catches for 2,410 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Despite ongoing contract negotiations with Cooper, the Browns remain committed to him as a key part of their team and culture. They aim to navigate the business considerations involved in securing his extension while recognizing his significant contributions to the franchise. The recent signing of wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to a three-year, $58 million deal with $41 million fully guaranteed after acquiring him from the Broncos highlights their commitment to building a strong receiving corps.
