With the Dallas Cowboys announcing that the team’s franchise tag will be used on free agent quarterback Dak Prescott, former Alabama star receiver Amari Cooper will get a chance to test the market during the free agency period.
BREAKING: The Cowboys have put the franchise tag on Dak Prescott & continue to work on a long-term deal with Amari Cooper.
— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) March 16, 2020
As David Moore of the Dallas Morning News reported, though Cooper was not tagged, they are working with him on a long-term deal to keep him with the Cowboys.
Cooper hasn’t been shy about his feelings on staying in Dallas.
Earlier this month, Cooper told 105.3 The Fan, a local Dallas radio station, that he would like to “be a Dallas Cowboy for life.”
Those are some strong words, but is his longing to remain in Dallas for the rest of his career valued over money?
Teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Redskins have been connected to Cooper, both of which are in need of wide receiver help. However, it appears that his price tag may be too high for what they’re looking to spend.
Bleacher Report’s Keegan Pope explained that Cooper’s expected contract value should put him between $15 million-20 million per year. As Pope points out, this would put the receiver in the top-five for highest paid wide receivers in the NFL.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is infamous for his inability to shy away from paying players big money. Cooper made an immediate impact on the team after he was traded from Oakland for a 2019 first-round pick.
It’s almost certain that Cooper will stay in Dallas and make it his long-term home, but nothing is for sure until pen is put to paper.
Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on Amari Cooper’s journey through free agency!
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