One of the top free agents is still on the market, but the Washington Commanders could finally be the team to sign wide receiver Amari Cooper before the 2025 regular season. According to Bleacher Report, the Commanders were named one of the best team fits for the former Bill wideout. Originally selected in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the former Alabama product is coming off a down year due to injuries since his arrival in Buffalo after spending the last two and a half seasons with the Cleveland Browns. It’s a bit shocking that Cooper is still available because when healthy, he can put up top-notch numbers and ensure that he can move the chains.
However, since he is getting older, not that many teams want to make a huge investment in him. This would be a perfect fit for the Commanders are trying to build. The team got Deebo Samuel and Michael Gallup on one-year deals, so they’re testing the waters on who will be the long-term pass-catcher for quarterback Jayden Daniels. It’s hard to say the Commanders will have more productive seasons after the surprising rookie year by Daniels, so you can’t judge by one season. If Daniels continues to improve each season, they should sign Cooper to ascend as one of the most reliable signal-callers in the league.
The team will have to eventually pay the quarterback when he’s eligible for an extension, so it’s smarter that they’re seeing who’s worth the long-term investment. The Commanders won’t be the only team that could eye Cooper, but these two rosters could bring him in for a visit.
Bleacher Report: Commanders Named Fit For Top Free Agent Amari Cooper – Chargers, Cowboys Could Intervene
Bolstering Herbert’s Offense
This would be a no-brainer for the Los Angeles Chargers. Quarterback Justin Herbert needs a capable deep threat pass-catcher who can lay it up in the air in crucial moments. While Cooper is past his prime, he could make a few physical plays to get the team in the right position to run the ball in the red zone. As of this posting, 2024 draft pick Ladd McConkey is still the best reliable wideout, even though it’ll be his second season this year.
Quentin Johnston has struggled to make any type of impact, so it’s hard to imagine that he has a future in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, the Chargers were too desperate and got Mike Williams back since they couldn’t snag DK Metcalf in a trade. 2025 draft pick Tre Harris has some promise in his playmaking abilities, but he isn’t ready for full-time duties. Cooper would save this entire offense as a capable WR1 alongside McConkey in the slot.
Completing the Dynamic Trio
Meanwhile, this will likely be the most logical for both sides. After trading for George Pickens, the Cowboys find themselves one pass-catching talent away from greatness. Dak Prescott has excellent chemistry with Cooper, and he could come back on a cheap deal. The offense would not only have Pickens or Cooper, but CeeDee Lamb in the mix. Many have said that Pickens and Lamb are their own No. 1 receiver, so imagine if you have three of them?
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