News broke on Thursday afternoon that shook up the Washington Redskins’ free agency blueprint. It’s not that they weren’t expecting Trent Williams to move on, but now it’s a sure thing that they will have to try to replace him for the 2020 season. While finding a starting-caliber left tackle can be done in the NFL draft, it is much more likely to be done in free agency — especially considering that the Redskins are likely to be without a second-round pick, unless one is received in the trade for Williams.
We are now less than 2 weeks away from free agency officially beginning, and a lot has changed since we last stepped back and took a look at the hierarchy in which the Redskins free agent targets stand. Some have signed, and some have been franchise tagged. Some have been simply removed from the board, now that a bigger need presents itself. So let’s get into it; here’s our updated ranking of free agents that the Redskins should look to snag this offseason.
No. 10 — WR Amari Cooper
As far as free agent wide receivers go, you couldn’t do much better than Amari Cooper, who is likely to cash a nice check this free agency period. After being traded to the Dallas Cowboys in 2018, Cooper has quickly returned to his early-career form and became a great No. 1 option for Dak Prescott. Now, with his future in Dallas up in the air while Jerry Jones and Co. look to figure out what to do with Prescott, it would be a perfect time for Washington to try and nab Cooper.
While he is the top WR on the market, he is also low in our rankings simple because of the money he would require in order to be brought in. Wide receiver isn’t one of the absolute biggest needs on the roster, though a solid veteran would be a great addition. I would be surprised if the Redskins ponied up and paid Cooper.