Browns finalize trade for Amari Cooper, await word from Deshaun Watson

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Amari Cooper is officially Cleveland's No. 1 wide receiver. It's still not certain who will throw him passes.

Cooper's arrival via trade from Dallas — agreed to last weekend — was completed Wednesday while the Browns awaited word from quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is choosing a new team following a troubled finish with Houston.

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Watson's decision could trigger more moves, including the Browns trading quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Cooper fills a major hole for the Browns, who lacked a deep threat last season following Odell Beckham Jr.'s dramatic release. The team sent a fifth-round pick (No. 155) and swapped sixth-rounders (Nos. 193 and 202) with the Cowboys for Cooper, a four-time Pro Bowler and precise route-runner.

"His skillset fits perfectly with what we want to do on offense," Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said. "On top of that, he is all about that work. He’s a team player to his core."

Shortly after the NFL's new league year opened, the Browns formally announced several moves over a busy few days for a team trying to forget an 8-9 record in 2021.

Cleveland added linebacker Chase Winovich in a trade from New England and agreed to terms with linebacker Anthony Walker Jr., defensive tackle Taven Bryan, returner/wide receiver Jakeem Grant and offensive lineman Chris Hubbard.

Oct 31, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) in action during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. (Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports)

The Browns also plan to release tight end Austin Hooper, a person familiar with