The Dallas Cowboys agreed to a monster deal with quarterback Dak Prescott. However, the move could have cost them more than a bunch of money, they may need to depart from some of their biggest offensive playmakers.
Amari Cooper, who was originally drafted to the then-Oakland Raiders, was traded to the Cowboys in 2018.
The former Alabama wide receiver signed a large contract with Dallas, which could keep him with the organization through 2024. However, there is a potential out for the Cowboys after the 2021 season.
ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio claims that Cooper and star running back Ezekiel Elliott could either be on the trading block or released.
“Although some are speculating that running back Ezekiel Elliott or receiver Amari Cooper could be traded soon due to Dak’s deal, the more likely outcome will be at least one more season with Cooper and Elliott before either or both are traded or released.
Last year, Cooper signed a five-year, $100 million contract that is, as a practical matter, a two-year, $40 million deal. After 2021, the Cowboys can walk away with no guaranteed money remaining and only a $6 million cap charge.”
In a weird 2020 season with a pandemic and an injured starting quarterback, Cooper still managed to record over 1,000 receiving yards.
There’s no telling what Dallas may do after the 2021 season, but Florio believes that Cooper could rework his contract if he wants to stay with the team.