The Redskins had their sights set on bringing Amari Cooper to the nation's capital, but even with a larger offer, he opted to remain with the Cowboys.
The #Cowboys signed Cooper to a five-year contract worth $100 million, an average of $20M per season. The Falcons’ Jones leads the #NFL receivers with his average of $22M per season. That indicates Cooper turned down as much as $10M to change NFC East teams. 2/2
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN)
March 17, 2020 The #Cowboys signed Cooper to a five-year contract worth $100 million, an average of $20M per season. The Falcons’ Jones leads the #NFL receivers with his average of $22M per season. That indicates Cooper turned down as much as $10M to change NFC East teams. 2/2
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN)
March 17, 2020 Cooper re-signed with Dallas on a five-year, $100 million contract, but according to reports from ESPN's Ed Werder, the Redskins' offer was even more.
The Redskins have a glaring need at the wide receiver position. Outside of rookie standout Terry McLaurin, the team got next-to-nothing from the group in 2019.
Bringing Cooper into the fold would have helped solidify the Redskins' depth outside and given Dwayne Haskins another target to look at in his second season.
With their pursuits unsuccessful, they can look to other free agent receivers still on the open market, or turn their attention to the 2020 NFL Draft, and look to build from there.
Cooper will remain in the NFC East for the foreseeable future, but he won't be sporting burgundy and gold.
