With the Chiefs seeking additional pass-catching depth, Cooper, a five-time Pro Bowler, is seen as a potential replacement to bolster Kansas City’s receiving corps.
The rumors have intensified as the Browns stumbled to a 1-3 start, and Cooper's production has fallen short of expectations, with just 16 receptions for 148 yards and two touchdowns through the first four weeks of the 2024 season.
His career-low 9.3 yards per reception and leading the NFL with four dropped passes have only added fuel to the trade speculation.
#Browns Amari Cooper on if he has seen the rumors about the #Chiefs being interested in trading for him. pic.twitter.com/vNqqL3Gk9J
— Coop (@JJCoop25) October 3, 2024
Despite the swirling rumors, Cooper has downplayed any potential trade talks.
When asked about the possibility of being moved, he responded, "I’m not aware of it. Usually, if I don’t have a good game, I try to stay off social media."
Cooper's focus remains on improving his play rather than addressing the speculation, though his declining performance and Cleveland's offensive struggles, exacerbated by injuries to the offensive line and Deshaun Watson's inconsistency, make the rumors hard to ignore.
"The #Chiefs should trade for Amari Cooper."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) September 30, 2024
Point: He can still get very, very open. pic.twitter.com/u7CvUdNQtY
With Cooper in the final year of his contract and the Browns potentially looking to recoup draft capital lost in the Deshaun Watson deal, the possibility of a trade looms large.
Kansas City, with an injured Rice and a need for an experienced receiver, seems like a logical destination. While nothing has been confirmed, Cooper’s availability could be attractive to teams like the Chiefs looking to enhance their playoff push.
For now, Cooper remains a Brown, but the trade rumors continue to swirl as the season progresses.
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