Amari Cooper
WR CLE (5)
Sat 1/13/24 9:01 PM

Cooper recorded four receptions on five targets for 59 yards in Saturday's 45-14 loss to the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Cooper missed the final two games of the regular season with a heel injury, but he managed to retake the field for the wild-card round matchup. He wasn't particularly impactful, finishing third on the team in yards and fourth in receptions. While it was something of a sour ending to the season for Cooper, he posted a career-best 1,250 yards receiving yards and has surpassed 1,000 yards in four of his last five campaigns.

Amari Cooper
WR CLE (5)
Thu 1/11/24 4:43 PM

Cooper (heel/rest) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Saturday's wild-card game against the Texans, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
After being deemed a non-participant both Tuesday and Wednesday, the wideout returned to a full practice Thursday, which sets stage for him to return to the lineup following a two-game absence. During his last outing, Cooper caught 11 of his 15 targets for 265 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 16 win over the Texans. Looking ahead to this weekend's postseason opener, the Browns' top wide receiver is poised to reclaim his status as a top target for quarterback Joe Flacco.

Amari Cooper
WR CLE (5)
Thu 1/11/24 12:01 PM

Cooper (heel/rest) returned to practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cooper was listed as a non-participant both Tuesday and Wednesday, but the wideout's presence for practice Thursday aligns with his expectation of being available for Saturday's playoff opener against the Texans. The Browns' final injury report will be released later Thursday and clarify whether Cooper carries an injury designation into the weekend.

Amari Cooper
WR CLE (5)
Wed 1/10/24 2:20 PM

Cooper (heel/rest) isn't practicing Wednesday, but he said he'll be ready to go for Saturday's game in Houston, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cooper missed the final two games of the regular season, including a Week 18 contest that had no potential to impact to the Browns' playoff seeding. He didn't practice Tuesday or Wednesday, but the addition of 'rest' to his injury classification on the Browns' practice report for the wild-card round suggests Cooper is expected to play this Saturday. He said he could have played in the Week 18 loss to the Bengals if needed, per Jake Trotter of ESPN.com.

Amari Cooper
WR CLE (5)
Tue 1/9/24 2:39 PM

Cooper (heel/rest) won't practice Tuesday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The fact that the Browns are attributing Cooper's absence from practice to rest offers hope that his heel injury won't prevent him from playing in this Saturday's wild-card game in Houston. After producing a career-best stat line of 11 catches for 265 yards and two touchdowns on 15 targets in the Browns' Week 16 win over the Texans, Cooper missed the final two regular-season contests with the injury.

Amari Cooper
WR CLE (5)
Fri 1/5/24 12:58 PM

Cooper (heel) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Considering that the Browns are locked into the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoffs, it's no surprise that the veteran wideout will be held out of the Week 18 contest while he continues to nurse the heel injury. Cooper will thus target a potential return to action in the team's postseason opener in the wild-card round next week. In his absence this weekend, look for Cleveland's depth receivers to see added snaps, with fellow starter Elijah Moore (concussion) listed as questionable and also profiling as a candidate to be rested by the team.

Amari Cooper
WR CLE (5)
Fri 1/5/24 12:29 PM

Cooper (heel) remained sidelined at practice Friday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cooper didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday, and with the Browns locked in as the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoffs, the wideout is a candidate to be rested Week 18, in any case. The team's upcoming injury report will be released later Friday and will clarify whether Cooper carries a designation into Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Amari Cooper
WR CLE (5)
Thu 1/4/24 12:30 PM

Cooper (heel) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cooper -- who was inactive for last Thursday's win over the Jets -- also missed practiced Wednesday, so the veteran wideout now has one more chance to get some work in ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bengals. In any case, with the Browns locked in as the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoffs, Cooper is a candidate to be rested by the the team in Week 18.

Amari Cooper
WR CLE (5)
Wed 1/3/24 1:41 PM

Cooper (heel) won't take part in practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cooper has yet to practice since going off for a franchise record 265 receiving yards to go with two touchdowns on 11 catches (15 targets) during a Week 16 win at Houston. Prior to sitting out last Thursday against the Jets, he went through a pregame workout but ultimately didn't feel right. Kicking off Week 18 prep with a DNP isn't exactly a great sign for his odds to suit up Sunday at Cincinnati, and with coach Kevin Stefanski already ruling out a healthy Joe Flacco for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, there's a chance the rest of the offensive regulars like Cooper that are banged up may join the QB on the sideline this weekend.

Amari Cooper
WR CLE (5)
Fri 12/29/23 12:44 PM

Coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that he's hopeful Cooper (heel) will be available for next Sunday's Week 18 game against the Bengals, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
Per Stefanski, Cooper tried hard to play Thursday against the Jets but ultimately wasn't ready to go on a short week. The Browns won 37-20 despite Cooper's absence, clinching a playoff spot in the process, so Cleveland can afford to take a cautious approach with its top wide receiver Week 18 and hold Cooper out unless his heel is fully healed.