Cowboys rumors: Jerry Jones interested in reuniting with former $100,000,000 WR

The Dallas Cowboys badly need a partner for CeeDee Lamb. They were linked to Tetairoa McMillan in the build-up to the recently concluded draft, only to be beaten to him by the Carolina Panthers, who nabbed him eighth overall.

According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Nick Harris, owner Jerry Jones is looking towards a familiar face in Amari Cooper.

Cooper's $100 million extension that he signed with the Cowboys in 2020 ended last month. He was traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2022 and spent last season with the Bills.

"While attention is still devoted to the trade market, so is the availability of veteran free agents," Harris wrote. "Intriguing options remain unsigned such as Keenan Allen, Nelson Agholor and Robert Woods. However, there is building team interest in bringing free agent Amari Cooper back for a reunion in Dallas, according to a Star-Telegram team source."

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During the Cowboys' post-draft presser, Jones said adding a veteran wide receiver was a priority.

"It definitely was a big-time thought, but the train has not left the station if improvement is needed from what we've got on campus. It's a year-round deal, but we don't have to be through at receiver in any way."

He continued:

"As we got on into the draft, the likelihood of creating competition if we did something in free agency started making the depth we've got on the roster right now that might be competitive if we brought someone that was obvious to everybody that he's your second man."

According to Athlon Sports, the organization has been looking for a "George Pickens-esque" player.

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer not concerned about WR depth chart

Meanwhile, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he was "comfortable" in the current positional situation:

"We've got a really good group of young receivers, and we're excited to see them take the next step... through this new scheme that we're putting in, and the new influence of (wide receivers coach) Junior Adams coming in and watching the development."

Among the players on the depth chart are two UDFAs: Oregon's Traeshon Holden and Texas Tech's Josh Kelly.

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