Cowboys rumors: Dallas monitoring WRs Kelvin Benjamin, DeVante Parker

The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly monitoring wide receivers Kelvin Benjamin and DeVante Parker aside from their interest in Amari Cooper.

The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly sniffing around about a potential deal for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper. But apparently, he’s not the only receiver they’re keeping tabs on to address their need for a top receiver.

The Cowboys are also monitoring the situations of the Bills’ Kelvin Benjamin and the Dolphins’ DeVante Parker, per Dan Graziano of ESPN.

Adding to this, I am told other WR names the Cowboys are monitoring include Buffalo's Kelvin Benjamin and Miami's DeVante Parker. Cowboys still not sure whether they'll make a move for a WR. Also looking for help at safety, but that'd be more of a depth move. https://t.co/Rf0RibHQDH

— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) October 21, 2018

Benjamin, 27, is not having such a good first full season with the Bills. He’s had just 37 catches for 217 receiving yards and a touchdown in seven games. Those are somewhat identical numbers to the ones he put up in the six games he spent with them last season following his trade from the Carolina Panthers.

Benjamin also has some character concerns. He doesn’t always exert maximum effort when he plays. He also had some well-publicized issues with Panthers quarterback Cam Newton when they were teammates in Carolina.

Meanwhile, Parker has been a major disappointment since he was drafted 14^th overall by the Dolphins in 2015. He has played in 45 games, putting up just 141 catches for 1,948 yards with eight touchdowns.

He has not even been on the field much for the Fins this season. He’s played in just two of the team’s first seven games and was inactive on Sunday against the Lions.

However, he continues to garner interest around the league. Aside from the Cowboys, the Eagles are also reportedly interested in a potential deal for the former first-round pick.

Neither Benjamin nor Parker figures to be the No. 1 receiver the Cowboys desperately need. But if they are unable to get Cooper, those two could still be capable contributors to a Cowboys receiving corps that isn't particularly teeming with talent at the moment.