It's Time For The Cleveland Browns To Move On From This Star Wide Receiver

As the Cleveland Browns fall to 1-3 on the season, it's time to consider moving on from this wide receiver.

Sep 22, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) misses the ball against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images / Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Browns have underperformed throughout the first four games of the 2024 season and the hopes of contending for a playoff spot are dwindling. Only 13 percent of teams that start 1-3 turn things around and qualify for the postseason.

Quarterback Deshaun Watson has been heavily criticized for his play so far this year, but he has only been part of the problem on offense. Cleveland's offensive line continues to struggle, along with former Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper.

Cooper was a key part of the offensive efforts last year, as the once highly-touted pass catcher finished with 1,250 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 2023. This season, however, has been a different story. The 30-year-old wideout has 16 catches for a total of 148 receiving yards and he leads the league in dropped passes.

There seems to be a growing discomfort with Cooper and the Browns. It was reported that he was not in the locker room once reporters entered after the team's recent loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Interview sessions are over. Amari Cooper was not in the locker room when reporters were let in.

— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) September 30, 2024

After two consecutive loses, Cleveland will have to face a gauntlet of a schedule for the remainder of the season.

The Browns are 1-3. Their final 13 games:

@ Commanders
@ Eagles
Bengals
Ravens
Chargers
@ Saints
Steelers
@ Broncos
@ Steelers
Chiefs
@ Bengals
Dolphins
@ Ravens

The draft is 207 days away.

— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) September 29, 2024

If the hopes of a playoff run are dying, general manager Andrew Berry must act now in order to position the organization for a brighter future. Moving Cooper could result in the Browns receiving some compensation for the veteran pass catcher. Berry has shown how much he values mid-to-late round draft picks in the past, which could be used to fix other parts of the offense.

The acquisition of Jerry Jeudy this prior offseason gives Berry the opportunity to move off a player like Cooper. Jeudy currently leads the team in receiving yards through four games this year with 197. The plan always seemed as if this would be Cooper's final year in Cleveland, since Berry refused to extend him in the offseason.

There could be some interest from the Kansas City Chiefs depending on the severity of star wideout Rashee Rice's injury. The former Super Bowl champions are undefeated and could use help on the perimeter if Rice misses an extended amount of time.