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The Cleveland Browns and Amari Cooper were in a bit of a contract standoff this offseason.
After seeing the likes of Justin Jefferson, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and even a new teammate of his in Jerry Jeudy all get paid this offseason, Cooper wanted more money from the Browns.
Now, he has it.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cooper is getting a $5 million raise while the Browns are also guaranteeing him the remaining $20 million left on his contract.
“Cooper will still be entering the final year of his deal,” Schefter recently made sure to point out on social media.
Source: Browns WR Amari Cooper is getting a $5 million raise while the team also is guaranteeing him the $20 million currently left on his contract. Cooper still will be entering the final year of his deal. It also means $80 million of the $100 million will have been guaranteed. pic.twitter.com/t80f1KY4mI
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 23, 2024
This news out of Cleveland has brought mixed emotions from NFL fans.
Rewarding great talent is key for ongoing success.
— Lucky13 (@13isLucky13) July 23, 2024
Too much money
— 𝐋𝐢𝐥_𝐃𝐞𝐞 (@lil_dee06) July 23, 2024
Not even best wr on team
— Portersburgh (@PortersBurgh) July 23, 2024
The offense is built for him to hit those incentives. Fair deal.
— Next Pro Scouting (@NextProScouts) July 23, 2024
Cooper has been one of the more underrated wide receivers in the league during his career.
Now entering his 10th year in the league, the five-time Pro-Bowler has eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving six times.
He is coming off his best season from a statistical perspective (1,250 receiving yards, 17.4 YPR).
The former Alabama star is perhaps the most important player on Cleveland’s offense outside of Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson is a very important player, but Cooper proved last season that he could be an elite player without him when veteran Joe Flacco came in and helped guide this team to the playoffs.
Look for the 30-year-old to possibly have another solid season in what is still a contract year, as Schefter noted.
If he puts up similar numbers, the Browns may look to sign him to a new contract next offseason.
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