Cowboys named possible landing spot for familiar playmaking WR after draft

If the Dallas Cowboys want to bolster the wide receiver room with a veteran presence, there is one familiar face who is still available after the NFL draft.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper makes a catch for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

While the Dallas Cowboys' 2025 NFL draft class has been well-received, everyone continues to point out how the team failed to address the lack of depth at wide receiver during the draft.

Dallas did add some undrafted free agents to the roster following the final round, but there is still a major room for improvement.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made it clear that the team could still make a move for a veteran wideout through free agency or the draft, with one name continuing to pop up.

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According to USA Today Sports, one potential target for the Cowboys could be former Dallas star receiver Amari Cooper.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates with wide receiver Amari Cooper after a touchdown. / Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

"Sure, Cooper has played for the Cowboys in the past, but a return to Dallas makes a ton of sense for both sides," Cory Woodruff wrote. "The team needs depth at receiver, and Cooper could use a rebound season after a quiet 2024."

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The Cowboys made a highly-criticized trade of Cooper in 2022, sending him to the Browns for a fifth-round pick and a sixth-round pick swap. Since then, the Cowboys' wide receiver depth has been a question.

New York Giants cornerback Julian Love tackles Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper. / Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Cooper was a four-time Pro Bowler in Dallas with two 1,000 yard seasons.

While he is coming off of a down year and has bounced around to multiple teams, perhaps a return to Dallas could be just what he needs to revive his career.

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