Tears in Cleveland browns as Browns have lost a five time pro bowler ..

The Cleveland Browns are currently enjoying their early summer break before the intensity ramps up next month during training camp. They completed their mandatory minicamp from June 11-13, but a key veteran, Amari Cooper, chose not to attend.

Cooper, who is seeking a contract extension, skipped the minicamp. He is entering the final season of his five-year, $100 million contract signed in 2020 with the Dallas Cowboys.

His annual salary of $20 million ranks 20th among wide receivers. With about a month remaining until training camp starts, the Browns and Cooper are facing a standstill in their contract negotiations.

According to Brad Stainbrook, the Browns are reluctant to offer Amari Cooper a multi-year extension. “Negotiations are ongoing, but the primary issue isn’t money.

The Browns are willing to increase Cooper’s salary for this season. The sticking point is the length of the deal. A league source tells

TheOBR.com that the Browns have yet to offer Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper a contract extension longer than one year.”

Stainbrook added, “Coming off what could be considered the best season of his career, Cooper is seeking a

guaranteed contract extension of at least two years. However, the Browns are hesitant to provide such a contract. So far,

they are offering a one-year extension but are willing to include guaranteed money for that additional year.”

The Browns shouldn’t be playing these kinds of games with their top pass catcher. Since joining Cleveland in 2022, Cooper has established himself as a bona fide No. 1 wide receiver.

In two seasons with Cleveland, the 30-year-old has recorded 150 receptions (on 260 targets) for 2,410 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns, including a team-high 1,250 receiving yards in 2023.

Given the recent surge in wide receiver contracts, such as Justin Jefferson’s four-year, $140 million deal, the Alabama product clearly needs a pay raise.

Offering Cooper guaranteed money only for the 2024 season would put him in the same predicament next year. Why would he agree to that?

The five-time Pro Bowler is a class act and deserves a substantial deal. The Browns should handle this situation carefully and properly compensate their best pass-catcher, especially with a significant 2024 season approaching.

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