Browns make Dustin Hopkins one of the highest-paid kickers with new extension

The Cleveland Browns have given a key player from their 2023 season a new contract, and it’s not wide receiver Amari Cooper. After his outstanding season a year ago, Dustin Hopkins is now one of the highest-paid kickers in the NFL.

Inking a new three-year deal with the Browns, Hopkins is now set to make $15.9 million in that span. He is the fifth-highest-paid kicker behind Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens, Jake Elliott of the Philadelphia Eagles, Matt Gay of the Indianapolis Colts, and Graham Gano of the New York Giants.

Hopkins came to the Browns by way of a trade a year ago after training camp and the preseason. After the continued struggles of Cade York, the Browns made the move, giving up a 2025 seventh round pick for his services.

And Hopkins rewarded the Browns with five game-winning field goals while remaining perfect from beyond 50 yards.

After struggling to find a competent kicker since the departure of Phil Dawson in 2012, the Browns keep their guy now.