As the new NFL league year inches closer, Dallas Cowboys fans are being forced to come to grips with the reality that while the coaching staff is returning for another go round, the roster may not be. Not only does the front office have to work through 21 unrestricted free agents, but they may be ending the contracts of others in a quest to reset the roster and create additional salary cap space.
Over the weekend, the why was examined on the recent scuttlebutt the team is heavily considering parting ways with wideout Amari Cooper and or defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. While that is still a long way from being final, there are more than enough tea leaves to read to know it could be possible. But what about how? Surely Cooper, 28, has enough value to warrant another team to want to trade for his services. Dallas would certainly listen to offers if they were considering outright releasing him, but what would an adequate offer look like?
Here’s a look at recent blockbuster trades for star wideouts, what their contract and playing situations were and how that might outline a market for Cooper. With the scouting combine right around the corner, here’s what may be getting discussed in those luxury suites around Indianapolis.