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Current Contract
Amari Cooper signed a 5 year, $100,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including a $10,000,000 signing bonus, $60,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $20,000,000. In 2024, Cooper will earn a base salary of $20,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $23,776,000 and a dead cap value of $11,328,000.Contract: 5 yr(s) / $100,000,000 Signing Bonus $10,000,000 Average Salary $20,000,000 Total Guarantees $60,000,000 Guaranteed at Signing $40,000,000 Free Agent: 2025 / UFA Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details Year Age Base Salary Signing Restructure Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV 2020 26 $10,000,000 $2,000,000 - $12,000,000 $40,000,000 $20,038,777($20,038,777) $20,038,777 Pre-6/1 Release 2020 Dead Cap: $40,000,000 2020 Cap Savings: $-28,000,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2020 Dead Cap: $10,000,000 2020 Cap Savings: $2,000,000 Post-6/1 Release 2020 Dead Cap: $32,000,000 2021 Dead Cap: $8,000,000 2020 Cap Savings: $-20,000,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2020 Dead Cap: $2,000,000 2021 Dead Cap: $8,000,000 2020 Cap Savings: $10,000,000 2021 27 $20,000,000 $2,000,000 - $22,000,000 $28,000,000 $20,000,000($40,038,777) $20,019,389 Pre-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $28,000,000 2021 Cap Savings: $-6,000,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $8,000,000 2021 Cap Savings: $14,000,000 Post-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $22,000,000 2022 Dead Cap: $6,000,000 2021 Cap Savings: $0 Post-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $2,000,000 2022 Dead Cap: $6,000,000 2021 Cap Savings: $20,000,000 2022 28 $1,120,000 - $3,776,000 $4,896,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000($60,038,777) $20,012,926 Pre-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $20,000,000 2022 Cap Savings: $-15,104,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $18,880,000 2022 Cap Savings: $-13,984,000 Post-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $4,896,000 2023 Dead Cap: $15,104,000 2022 Cap Savings: $0 Post-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $3,776,000 2023 Dead Cap: $15,104,000 2022 Cap Savings: $1,120,000 2023 29 $20,000,000 - $3,776,000 $23,776,000 $35,104,000 $20,000,000($80,038,777) $20,009,694 Pre-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $35,104,000 2023 Cap Savings: $-11,328,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $15,104,000 2023 Cap Savings: $8,672,000 Post-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $23,776,000 2024 Dead Cap: $11,328,000 2023 Cap Savings: $0 Post-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $3,776,000 2024 Dead Cap: $11,328,000 2023 Cap Savings: $20,000,000 2024 30 $20,000,000 - $3,776,000 $23,776,000 $11,328,000 $20,000,000($100,038,777) $20,007,755 Pre-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $11,328,000 2024 Cap Savings: $12,448,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $11,328,000 2024 Cap Savings: $12,448,000 Post-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $3,776,000 2025 Dead Cap: $7,552,000 2024 Cap Savings: $20,000,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $3,776,000 2025 Dead Cap: $7,552,000 2024 Cap Savings: $20,000,000 2025 31 - - $3,776,000 $7,552,000 $7,552,000 - Pre-6/1 Release 2025 Dead Cap: $7,552,000 2025 Cap Savings: $0 Pre-6/1 Trade 2025 Dead Cap: $7,552,000 2025 Cap Savings: $0 Post-6/1 Release 2025 Dead Cap: $0 2026 Dead Cap: $7,552,000 2025 Cap Savings: $7,552,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2025 Dead Cap: $0 2026 Dead Cap: $7,552,000 2025 Cap Savings: $7,552,000 2026 32 - - $3,776,000 $3,776,000 - - Pre-6/1 Release 2026 Dead Cap: $0 2026 Cap Savings: $3,776,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2026 Dead Cap: $0 2026 Cap Savings: $3,776,000 Post-6/1 Release 2026 Dead Cap: $0 2027 Dead Cap: $0 2026 Cap Savings: $3,776,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2026 Dead Cap: $0 2027 Dead Cap: $0 2026 Cap Savings: $3,776,000 2025 33 UFA Contract Notes:- $40M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2020 salary + 2021 salary)
- 2022 salary fully guarantees on 3/20/2022 (injury guaranteed now)
- 2022 converted $18.88M to signing bonus, added two void years
Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Previous Contracts
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2015-2019Entry Level
Amari Cooper signed a 4 year, $22,663,116 contract with the Oakland Raiders, including a $14,742,266 signing bonus, $22,663,116 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,665,779. In 2024, Cooper will earn a base salary of $20,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $23,776,000 and a dead cap value of $11,328,000.Contract: 4 yr(s) / $22,663,116 Signing Bonus $14,742,266 Average Salary $5,665,779 Total Guarantees $22,663,116 Guaranteed at Signing $22,663,116 Free Agent: 2020 / UFA -
Estimated Career Earnings
Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings 2015 $435,000 $14,742,266 - - - - $31,378 $15,208,644 2016 $525,000 - $940,142 - - - - $1,465,142 2017 $615,000 - $1,880,284 - - - - $2,495,284 2018 $411,765 - - - - - - $411,764 2018 $288,235 - $2,825,426 - - - - $3,113,661 2019 $13,924,000 - - - - - $15,062 $13,939,062 2020 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 - - - - $38,777 $20,038,777 2021 $20,000,000 - - - - - - $20,000,000 2022 $1,120,000 - - - $18,880,000 - - $20,000,000 2023 AFC PRO BOWL:WR $20,000,000 - - - - - - $20,000,000 9 seasons $67,319,000 $24,742,266 $5,645,852 - $18,880,000 - $85,217 $116,672,334 2024 $20,000,000 - - - - - - $20,000,000 $87,319,000 $24,742,266 $5,645,852 - $18,880,000 - $85,217 $136,672,334 Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash 4 seasons $1,863,235 $14,742,266 $5,645,852 - - - $31,378 $22,282,731 4 seasons $44,335,765 $10,000,000 - - - - $53,839 $54,389,603 2 seasons $21,120,000 - - - $18,880,000 - - $40,000,000 -
Fines
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01/13/2022, $14,650
COVID Protocol Violations
TOTAL: $14,650
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01/13/2022, $14,650
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Transactions
Mar 19 2022Converted $18.88M of 2022 salary into signing bonus, clearing $15.1M in capMar 16 2022Traded to Cleveland (CLE) from Dallas (DAL) with 2022 6th round pick (#202 Mike Woods) for 2022 5th round pick (#155 Matt Waletzko) and 2022 6th round pick (#193 Devin Harper)Jan 13 2022Fined $14,650 COVID Protocol ViolationsMar 16 2020Signed a 5 year $100 million contract extension with Dallas (DAL)Oct 22 2018Traded to Dallas (DAL) from Oakland (OAK) for 2019 1st round pick (#27 Johnathan Abram)Apr 22 2018Oakland (OAK) exercised a $13.924 million option for 2019May 7 2015Signed a 4 year $22.66 million contract with Oakland (OAK)Apr 30 2015Drafted by Oakland (OAK): Round 1 (#4 overall) -
2024 Player Rankings
A visual look at how Amari Cooper ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.
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Statistics
Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Tgt Rec Rec Yds Yds/Rec Yds/Gm Rec TD Fum Drops Prod Pts 2023 CLE 15 15 14 883 74.4 128 72 1250 17.4 83.33 5 2 5 155 2022 CLE 17 17 17 978 94.2 132 78 1160 14.9 68.24 9 0 6 168 2021 DAL 15 15 14 835 68.0 103 68 865 12.7 57.67 8 1 3 134.5 2020 DAL 16 16 14 943 82.4 130 92 1114 12.1 69.63 5 0 3 144.8 2019 DAL 16 16 16 851 75.3 119 79 1189 15.1 74.31 8 0 7 167.5 2018 DAL 15 15 15 838 77.7 107 75 1004 13.4 66.93 7 2 3 140.4 2017 OAK 14 14 12 710 70.1 96 48 680 14.2 48.57 7 1 10 110.4 2016 OAK 16 16 14 997 93.5 131 82 1149 14 71.81 5 2 4 148.9 2015 OAK 16 16 15 904 91.3 130 72 1070 14.9 66.88 6 1 18 140.7 Totals 140 140 131 7,939 - 1,076 666 9,481 14.2 67.72 60 9 61 1,310.20 -
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 3 yrs, $70,009,761
- Avg. Salary: $23,336,587
- NFL Rank: 37
- WR Rank: 8
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $20,000,000
- NFL Rank: 55
- WR Rank: 11
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Amari Cooper to.
Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed Tyreek Hill 4 $120,000,000 $30,000,000 28 Davante Adams 5 $140,000,000 $28,000,000 29 Cooper Kupp 3 $80,100,000 $26,700,000 28 Stefon Diggs 4 $96,000,000 $24,000,000 28 Averages 4 $109,025,000 $27,256,250 28.3
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Cooper's current age (29), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
Length Value Avg. Salary 3 $82,519,149 $27,506,383
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Cooper statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: Games Played %, Receiving Targets, Receptions, Receiving Yards, Receiving Touchdowns, Yards After Catch, Dropped Passes, Rating
Player GP% Rec Tgt Rec/GM Rec Yds/GM Rec TD/GM YAC Dropped Rating Tyreek Hill 2020-2021, MIA 96.97 9.19 6.19 78.59 0.75 4.45 0.59 84.15 Davante Adams 2020-2021, LV 90.91 10.57 7.93 97.57 0.97 5.15 0.17 92.5 Cooper Kupp 2020-2021, LAR 96.97 9.84 7.41 91.28 0.59 5.85 0.38 86.55 Stefon Diggs 2020-2021, BUF 100 10.03 6.97 83.64 0.55 3.4 0.33 85.7 Average 96.21 9.91 7.13 87.77 0.72 4.71 0.37 87.23 Amari Cooper 2022-2023 93.94 8.29 4.77 76.1 0.45 3.8 0.35 80.75 % Change -2.36% -16.35% -33.10% -13.30% -37.50% -19.32% 5.41% -7.43% Median Prime % Change -14.83% Average Prime % Change -15.49%
Calculated Market Value: Amari Cooper
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
Terms Avg. Salary 3 years, $70,009,761 $23,336,587