The future of Amari Cooper is one of THE topics surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. A departure of the receiver could create a lot of room for manoeuvre in terms of the salary cap. Now a man in charge is speaking out.

Munich – With Michael Gallup, Cedrick Wilson, Noah Brown and Malik Turner, the Dallas Cowboys are turning a few receivers into free agents. However, almost all the attention is on Amari Cooper.

If he is still part of the squad on 20 March, his 20 million US dollars in salary for this year will be fully guaranteed. If, on the other hand, the star wideout is traded or cut before the deadline, the franchise could free up a full $16 million in cap space.

Now, on the sidelines of the Scouting Combine, executive vice president Stephen Jones has addressed the 27-year-old’s future. “It’s too early for me to comment on that,” he said, according to USA Today. He added: “We will continue to have conversations. It depends on a lot of things. “

Elliott future safe compared to Cooper

Cooper and CeeDee Lamb are currently the team’s best pass receivers, both have running contracts compared to the other receivers. The Cowboys now have to decide whether to keep Cooper and his costly contract for at least one more season, or part ways with him.

He signed a five-year, $100 million contract in 2020, but didn’t really impress last season, catching 68 passes for 865 yards and eight touchdowns.

By the way, the hesitation regarding Amari Cooper’s contract was in stark contrast to statements about Ezekiel Elliot’s contract. “I want Zeke on my team. He’s a hell of a running back, and I think he’ll help us win this year. Obviously his contract, his money is guaranteed. He’s going to be here, no question about it. We’re fortunate to have him.”

The Cowboys are currently over the projected salary cap and need to make cuts.