Amari Cooper

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper told a representative from Betr that he's "trying to get paid this year." The 30-year-old continues to skip mandatory minicamp and pay the corresponding fines in order to build leverage as he seeks an extension from the Browns. He's due to hit free agency next year, and while he can presumably cash in on such an opportunity, he remains interested in expediting the process and signing a new deal with Cleveland. Just months removed from a 72-catch, ... [Read More]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper recently held out of mandatory minicamp. The wideout, entering the final season of a five-year, $100 million deal, wants an extension. General manager Andrew Berry, while speaking to the media on Monday, acknowledged the situation while also mentioning Cooper's importance. "He's obviously been a high-level, Pro-Bowl caliber receiver. But he's also a great teammate, and he's a great professional," said Berry. "We'll navigate the business ... [Read More]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper caught four of his eight targets for 109 yards and a touchdown in a 20-17 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 15. Cooper was having a quiet afternoon before he caught a 51-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 17-17. The veteran wideout has been productive over his past two games, having caught 11 of his 22 targets for 188 yards and a touchdown. Cooper is firmly back in the WR2 conversation with Joe Flacco under ... [Read More]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (ribs) was rested at practice on Wednesday. Cooper typically receives a veteran rest day for the first practice day of the week, but this one is notable after he injured his ribs late in the Week 12 loss to the Denver Broncos. The 29-year-old never returned to the game, but the good news is that X-rays came back negative on Cooper's ribs. He might be good to go for the Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Rams, but we'll keep a closer eye on his ... [Read More]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper caught four of his eight targets for 34 yards in a 13-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11. Cooper turned in a quiet effort with the Browns mostly keeping their passes close to the line of scrimmage. Most of his damage came on back-to-back catches on the team's final drive of the first half. Cooper had been trustworthy as a WR2 in fantasy with Deshaun Watson under center but it is apparent that he is more of a boom/bust flex option now that... [Read More]