If the Cowboys want to utilize his dual-threat abilities, they need to have him healthy. (0:38)
The Dallas Cowboys are likely to release wide receiver Amari Cooper by the start of the new league year, according to sources.
On the fifth day of the new league year, March 20, Cooper is due $20 million in fully guaranteed money. The Cowboys were able to get out of their $100 million contract for a relative pittance after two seasons. He would count $6 million against the salary cap if they cut Cooper.
Every dollar counts for a team that is projected more than $21 million over the cap, especially with so many unsigned key free agents such as defensive end Randy Gregory, tight end Dalton Shultz, and LB Leighton Vander Esch.
The Cowboys could face a lot of turnover if they cut Cooper. Michael Gallup, who tore anACL late last season, is set to be a free agent.
In 15 games, Cooper had 865 yards on 68 catches and eight touchdown. He had two games of 100 yards in the first seven weeks. He had three games with three catches. Cooper missed two games last season because of a positive test.
This report used information from Todd Archer.
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