Browns Receiver Amari Cooper Out for Important Game Against Jets
The Cleveland Browns will be without their star receiver Amari Cooper for a crucial game against the New York Jets, as Cooper will miss his first game with the Browns after starting 32 straight since being traded to Cleveland. Cooper leads his team with 1,250 yards receiving and has hauled in 72 receptions and five touchdowns this season. His absence leaves a significant gap in the Browns’ passing game, and quarterback Joe Flacco will have to look for an interim WR1 in Thursday night’s game.
Tight end David Njoku leads the team with 75 catches and six touchdowns, but the Browns’ receiving corps is limited beyond Njoku. Elijah Moore and Cedric Tillman will likely be looked upon to step up in Cooper’s absence, as they are the only other receivers with double-digit catches or more than 100 yards this season. The Browns, currently 10-5, are aiming for a win to clinch a playoff spot, and the absence of Cooper adds pressure for the rest of the team to step up in his absence.
The Browns will face off against the New York Jets (6-9) at 8:15 p.m. on Thursday night, and the team will have to find a way to compensate for the loss of Cooper in their passing game in order to secure a much-needed victory.