WR CLE
College: Alabama | 9 years
Height: 6'1" | Weight: 211 lbs
Birth Date: 1994-06-17
2024 Bye Week: 10
Total Pts: 228
Avg Pts: 13.41
Rank: 20 WR
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Cooper had his second straight 1,000-yard season with the Browns as their top target in the passing game. He was 20th overall in fantasy receiver scoring. He even missed the last two games of the season because of injury, so his numbers could have been better. Cooper has 1,000-yard seasons five of his last six. He will continue to serve as the top option in the Browns passing game. Cooper is the complete package at receiver. Cooper gets in and out of his breaks with great speed. He makes a lot of plays downfield but also can be a top possession receiver because of his great hands. He has good strength for the position but doesn't play overly physical. He lacked some consistency earlier in his career but has really improved in that area at this stage of his career. Fantasy Outlook: Cooper can be a top-15 fantasy receiver. He is consistent and capable of the huge game any given week. Consider him a top No. 2 fantasy receiver. Look for around 80 receptions for 1,200 yards and eight touchdowns.
Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
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Week 1 | 6.70 | Amari Cooper 37 receiving yds (3.70 pts) Amari Cooper 3 receptions (3.00 pts) |
Week 2 | 16.00 | Amari Cooper 90 receiving yds (9.00 pts) Amari Cooper 7 receptions (7.00 pts) |
Week 3 | 24.60 | Amari Cooper 116 receiving yds (11.60 pts) Amari Cooper 7 receptions (7.00 pts) Amari Cooper 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts) . . . Amari Cooper 43 yd TD pass from Deshaun Watson |
Week 4 | 2.60 | Amari Cooper 16 receiving yds (1.60 pts) Amari Cooper 1 reception (1.00 pts) |
Week 5 | 0.00 | |
Week 6 | 14.80 | Amari Cooper 108 receiving yds (10.80 pts) Amari Cooper 4 receptions (4.00 pts) |
Week 7 | 4.20 | Amari Cooper 22 receiving yds (2.20 pts) Amari Cooper 2 receptions (2.00 pts) |
Week 8 | 14.90 | Amari Cooper 89 receiving yds (8.90 pts) Amari Cooper 6 receptions (6.00 pts) |
Week 9 | 24.90 | Amari Cooper 139 receiving yds (13.90 pts) Amari Cooper 5 receptions (5.00 pts) Amari Cooper 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts) . . . Amari Cooper 11 yd TD pass from Deshaun Watson |
Week 10 | 15.80 | Amari Cooper 98 receiving yds (9.80 pts) Amari Cooper 6 receptions (6.00 pts) |
Week 11 | 7.40 | Amari Cooper 34 receiving yds (3.40 pts) Amari Cooper 4 receptions (4.00 pts) |
Week 12 | 3.60 | Amari Cooper 16 receiving yds (1.60 pts) Amari Cooper 2 receptions (2.00 pts) |
Week 13 | 6.40 | Amari Cooper 34 receiving yds (3.40 pts) Amari Cooper 3 receptions (3.00 pts) |
Week 14 | 13.70 | Amari Cooper 1 fumble lost (-1.00 pts) Amari Cooper 77 receiving yds (7.70 pts) Amari Cooper 7 receptions (7.00 pts) |
Playoff Week 1 | 20.90 | Amari Cooper 109 receiving yds (10.90 pts) Amari Cooper 4 receptions (4.00 pts) Amari Cooper 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts) . . . Amari Cooper 51 yd TD pass from Joe Flacco |
Playoff Week 2 | 51.50 | Amari Cooper 265 receiving yds (26.50 pts) Amari Cooper 11 receptions (11.00 pts) Amari Cooper 2 receiving TDs (12.00 pts) . . . Amari Cooper 75 yd TD pass from Joe Flacco . . . Amari Cooper 7 yd TD pass from Joe Flacco Amari Cooper 1 receiving 2XP (2.00 pts) |
Playoff Week 3 | 0.00 |
Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper (undisclosed) left practice Thursday, Aug. 15, because of soreness, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Fantasy Spin: Cooper probably will rest for a few days but does not appear to be dealing with anything serious. He should be a big part of the passing game this season and can be a No. 3 receiver in most fantasy leagues.
From TheHuddle
The San Francisco 49ers were close to finalizing a deal recently which would have sent WR Brandon Aiyuk to the Cleveland Browns, in exchange for WR Amari Cooper and second- and fifth-round draft picks, according to multiple sources. However, Aiyuk did not want to accept terms on a multiyear contract extension from the Browns to complete the trade.
Fantasy Spin: Fantasy owners should continue to monitor this situation to find out where Aiyuk will play this season. When active, he should be viewed as a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues.
From TheHuddle
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper recently restructured his deal with the organization. The superstar wideout will now earn $20 million during the upcoming season. That is a $5 million raise for the 30-year-old who is worth the money after what he showed last season. Cooper totaled 72 receptions for a career-high 1,250 yards and five touchdowns with the Browns last season. Cooper hinted that he'd like to remain with the team following the 2024 season. It makes sense that Cooper would like to stay after two straight successful seasons with the organization. They've rewarded him with a pay raise, so the organization clearly views him as a valuable asset. Fantasy managers should consider Cooper as a reliable WR2 heading into next season.
From RotoBaller
The Cleveland Browns and star wide receiver Amari Cooper have agreed to a restructured one-year contract, guaranteeing his $20 million salary and adding an additional $5 million. Cooper will still be entering the final year of his deal with the Browns, but the important takeaway for fantasy managers is that he's reported to the team for the start of training camp on Tuesday after skipping out on mandatory minicamp. The 30-year-old veteran wideout earned his fifth Pro Bowl selection last season after recording a career-high 1,250 receiving yards with 72 catches (128 targets) and five touchdowns through 15 outings. As the clear-cut centerpiece of Cleveland's passing game, Cooper remains safe to draft in fantasy leagues as a WR2 this summer after finishing third at the position in yards per catch (17.4).
From RotoBaller
Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper reported to the start of training camp after the team handed him a $5 million raise and guaranteed his original base salary of $20 million on Tuesday, July 23.
Fantasy Spin: Cooper has been a durable and strong WR2 fantasy asset virtually every season since joining the NFL in 2015. His production was a bit more inconsistent last season as Cleveland rotated through multiple quarterbacks, but managers witnessed the kind of upside he possesses when he burned the Houston Texans for 265 yards and two touchdowns in Week 16 last year. Assuming Deshaun Watson can stay healthy more often in 2024, Cooper should finish as a top 15 fantasy receiver.
From TheHuddle
Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper led all qualified pass-catchers with 13.6 yards before the catch per reception in 2023, according to Pro Football Reference. His 979 yards before the catch for the season was good for fourth.
Fantasy Spin: Both marks were easily Cooper's best since at least 2018. Cooper is more than just a deep threat, but head coach Kevin Stefanski appears to prefer using him more on deeper routes than his previous coaches - such as Jon Gruden and Mike McCarthy - did. The 30-year-old enters this training camp with a contract issue, but he should be expected to serve as the Browns' clear top receiver for at least one more year, making him a solid fantasy WR2 in most leagues.
From TheHuddle
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper didn't take party in the team's offseason program or mandatory minicamp because he wants future guarantees from the Browns ahead of the final year of his current contract. Cooper thinks he has leverage because he's been great in his two seasons in Cleveland, and the rest of the receiving corps is unproven and inconsistent. He's likely looking for something like the $35 million in guarantees that Mike Evans got from the Buccaneers last spring ahead of his age-31 season. Another comparison could be the $50 million the Titans gave to Calvin Ridley, who is six months younger than Cooper. The Browns have the money to give Cooper a raise, but future years could be complicated. The 30-year-old will undoubtedly be the team's WR1 again, but the addition of Jerry Jeudy could lower his fantasy ceiling. Target him as a low-end WR2.
From RotoBaller
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, 1,250-yard campaign, Cooper finds himself ranking as a very reliable WR2 option in most fantasy leagues.
From RotoBaller
Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper and the team remain at odds over the length of a potential extension, according to sources. Cooper is seeking a contract extension of at least two years guaranteed. The Browns, however, are reluctant to offer Cooper beyond a one-year extension. They have have been willing to include some guaranteed money for the extra year.
Fantasy Spin: Cooper is seeking a new deal after a 72-1,250-5 campaign, which pegged him as the WR20 in PPR leagues. He just turned 30 but had the largest YPC of his career last year. He'll likely fall through the cracks in drafts and be an undervalued WR2 or WR3 if he can reproduce 2023.
From TheHuddle
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 considerations, the business aspects, as it goes, but he is a big part of our team." Cooper finished his second year in Cleveland by amassing a career-high 1,250 yards with 72 catches and five touchdowns. Barring injury, it's reasonable to believe he'll remain a top fantasy receiver throughout the 2024-25 campaign, especially if Deshaun Watson (shoulder) returns to form.
From RotoBaller
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper continued his holdout on Thursday for the final day of the team's mandatory minicamp while he seeks a long-term contract extension. Cooper is heading into the final year of his current deal in 2024 and is looking for more security on an extension after posting career-highs in receiving yards (1,250) and yards per catch (17.4) despite playing with four different quarterbacks in 2023. The 29-year-old former fourth overall pick in 2015 by the Raiders out of Alabama added 72 receptions and five touchdowns in 15 regular-season games. It's unknown if this holdout will extend into training camp next month, but if it does, Cooper's fantasy stock as a WR2 will dip further after the Browns added Jerry Jeudy in a trade with the Broncos this offseason.
From RotoBaller
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper, who is entering the final year of his current deal, is not present for mandatory minicamp this week, which means he'll be subject to fines each day he's not in attendance. The 29-year-old is officially holding out for a new extension, but it remains to be seen if his absence will extend into training camp at the end of July. Cooper had a career-high 1,250 receiving yards and 17.4 yards per catch to go with five touchdowns in 15 regular-season starts in 2023, but he'll be missing valuable time gaining chemistry with quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) if he continues his holdout into training camp. With Jerry Jeudy now in town, Cooper will have a bit more competition for targets in the passing game, potentially making him a more volatile low-end WR2/high-end WR3 in fantasy.
From RotoBaller
Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper is absent from mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 11.
Fantasy Spin: Cooper is seeking a new deal after a 72-1,250-5 campaign, which pegged him as the WR20 in PPR leagues. He's 29 but had the largest YPC of his career last year. If he can improve upon the 5 TDs, he'll be an undervalued WR2 or WR3.
From TheHuddle
According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, the Browns may focus on a new contract for wide receiver Amari Cooper. "We love him," said general manager Andrew Berry while addressing the topic at league meetings. "So players like that, you want to make sure that you can retain as long as possible, and we'll work through all of that at the appropriate times." Cabot believes both sides won't enter talks until after the NFL draft. But Cleveland could look to make something happen soon, considering the cost for wideouts is expected to increase. Cooper, entering the final year of his current deal, amassed a career-high 1,250 receiving yards with 72 catches and five touchdowns. He also averaged 17.4 yards per catch. The Browns added Jerry Jeudy in a trade from Denver. However, Cooper should still remain involved at a high level, especially if Deshaun Watson (shoulder) can return to form.
From RotoBaller
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | 100 Yds | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fum Lost |
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2023 Season | 228.00 | 72 | 1250 | 5 | |||||||
Week 1 | CIN | 6.70 | 3 | 37 | 0 | ||||||
Week 2 | @PIT | 16.00 | 7 | 90 | 0 | ||||||
Week 3 | TEN | 24.60 | 7 | 116 | 1 | ||||||
Week 4 | BAL | 2.60 | 1 | 16 | 0 | ||||||
Week 5 | bye | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 6 | SF | 14.80 | 4 | 108 | 0 | ||||||
Week 7 | @IND | 4.20 | 2 | 22 | 0 | ||||||
Week 8 | @SEA | 14.90 | 6 | 89 | 0 | ||||||
Week 9 | ARI | 24.90 | 5 | 139 | 1 | ||||||
Week 10 | @BAL | 15.80 | 6 | 98 | 0 | ||||||
Week 11 | PIT | 7.40 | 4 | 34 | 0 | ||||||
Week 12 | @DEN | 3.60 | 2 | 16 | 0 | ||||||
Week 13 | @LAR | 6.40 | 3 | 34 | 0 | ||||||
Week 14 | JAX | 13.70 | 7 | 77 | 0 | ||||||
Week 15 | CHI | 20.90 | 4 | 109 | 1 | ||||||
Week 16 | @HOU | 51.50 | 11 | 265 | 2 | ||||||
Week 17 | NYJ | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 18 | @CIN | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Wildcard | @HOU | 9.90 | 4 | 59 | 0 |