Current Team and Contract Status
Amari Cooper is currently a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He joined the Cowboys in a trade from the Cleveland Browns ahead of the 2024 NFL season, with the deal sending a 2024 sixth-round pick to Cleveland. His contract with Dallas includes a base salary aligned with the latest NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and standard roster bonuses tied to playing time and snaps. For the latest official transaction details, refer to the NFL's transaction log on the NFL website.
The trade reunited Cooper with Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, a system that emphasizes high-volume passing and route diversity. Cooper's role is expected to be a primary outside target alongside CeeDee Lamb, with his usage dependent on defensive matchups and down-and-distance situations. The Cowboys' front office has framed the acquisition as a low-risk move to add veteran depth and playoff-caliber experience to the wide receiver room.
Career Performance and Key Statistics
Over his first eight NFL seasons, Cooper has recorded over 500 career receptions for more than 7,000 receiving yards and 40 touchdowns. His best statistical season came in 2023 with the Browns, where he posted over 1,000 receiving yards and multiple games with 100-plus yards. Cooper's career yards per route run and catch rate rank among the top tier of NFL wide receivers over the past five seasons.
Before the NFL, Cooper was a standout at the University of Alabama, where he won a national championship and earned consensus All-American honors. His combination of size, speed, and hands made him a first-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, selected fourth overall by the Oakland Raiders. Since entering the league, Cooper has consistently been a top-20 wide receiver in overall grades from analytics platforms, with his route-running and separation skills frequently cited in performance reports as covered by Forbes.
Recent News and Off-Field Activities
In the 2024 offseason, Cooper focused on physical conditioning and route refinement during the NFL's mandatory minicamp and voluntary organized team activities with Dallas. He has publicly stated his goal of helping the Cowboys return to the Super Bowl, emphasizing the importance of chemistry with quarterback Dak Prescott and the receiving corps. Off the field, Cooper maintains a presence in community outreach and youth football programs in his home state of Alabama.
Cooper's market value remains tied to his on-field production, with his current contract reflecting a mid-tier veteran wide receiver salary in the NFL. No pending free agency or trade rumors have been reported as of the latest NFL roster updates. His next major storyline will likely center on his performance in training camp and preseason, where he will compete for snaps against a deep Cowboys wide receiver group per ESPN's player profile.