The Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns are looking to make it two seasons in a row with a playoff berth in 2024. The Packers finished 9-8, but went on a run to end the season that ended in a three point loss in the Divisional Round to the eventual NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers.
Cleveland saw Joe Flacco experience the fountain of youth last season. Flacco effectively saved the Browns’ season on the way to an 11-6 record only to see their season end in the wild card round against the Houston Texans.
The Green Bay Packers And Cleveland Browns Pegged To Pull Off Massive Trade
Kristopher Knox of Bleacher report highlighted a number of big time trades that could happen as the 2024 season approaches, Amari Cooper joining the Packers made the list:
Several wide receivers made our Week 1 board because one only needs to study the offseason Brandon Aiyuk situation to understand there’s a clear demand for capable wideouts.
Amari Cooper is the top receiver on the board based on talent and recent production. However, the Cleveland Browns certainly won’t actively shop him. He’s their No. 1 target, and there’s little to be gained financially by trading him.
Following the 30-year-old’s offseason contract adjustment, a trade would only save Cleveland $1.2 million in 2024 cap space.
However, there are two scenarios in which Cooper could become available. In the first, the Browns fall out of contention early and look to cash in the five-time Pro Bowler before he hits the open market in 2025 free agency.
In the second, Cleveland finds an opportunity to land a difference-maker at another position. According to NBC Sports’ Matt Maiocco, the Browns were willing to send Cooper to the San Francisco 49ers in a potential Aiyuk trade.
The chance to add a receiver of Aiyuk’s caliber has likely passed, but Cleveland could still be tempted by another premium player.
Moving Cooper wouldn’t help the offense, but Cleveland would still have a functional receiving corps in Elijah Moore, Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman Jr. and Jamari Thrash.
Cooper would be a solid get for a contender lacking a proven No. 1 receiver, like the Green Bay Packers. He’d also be a tremendous addition to a team looking to develop a young quarterback, such as the New England Patriots.
Potential Suitors: Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots
Green Bay hasn’t shied away from making splash trades over the last few years. Of course, Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers shook the league, but the Packers effectively traded Aaron Jones for Josh Jacobs this off-season.
That being said, Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst have made it clear they want this young wide receiving core to grow and develop with Jordan Love. Throwing in a 30-year-old receiver doesn’t fit what they’ve been doing for a few years now.
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