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The Dallas Cowboys are fortunate enough to have a very young roster at the moment, one filled with superb players. However, that also means that the heralded NFC East franchise must sign some of their more talented players to long-term contract extensions sooner rather than later — quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Amari Cooper […]

Extensions for both Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper are in the works for the Dallas Cowboys according to Stephen Jones, first reported by Dallas Cowboys official website writer David Helman: Stephen Jones said today that Dak Prescott & Amari Cooper are probably at the “forefront” of the conversation about Cowboy contracts that need to get […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of players to lock up, and two of the chief candidates are quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Amari Cooper. However, the Cowboys have not begun extension talks with either player, according to Clarence E. Hill of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Both Prescott and Cooper are entering the final […]

It’s been a whirlwind of an offseason thus far in 2019, with plenty of big names in the free agency market either finding new homes or getting huge contract extensions from their current teams. If this year’s offseason of rampant activity is any indication, 2020 should be no different. As such, let’s take a look […]

Jon Gruden, as expected, was all smiles during Antonio Brown’s introductory press conference with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday. Well, almost. In response to a question comparing Brown to former Raiders receiver Amari Cooper, the man who used to be known as “Chucky” couldn’t help but show his teeth. "I don't understand what your question […]

The Oakland Raiders set the NFL world on fire by trading for Antonio Brown. That left many to form their own opinions on whether or not the Raiders made a beneficial move. To no one’s surprise, Skip Bayless had to chime in on the situation. Bayless states that he would take Dallas Cowboys wide receiver […]

Do yourself a favor: don’t ask Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper if he imagines playing with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. It won’t go over very well. When the question was posted to Cooper during an interview with NESN, this is what the 25-year-old wide out had to say: “No,” Cooper said. “I […]

Is Dak Prescott the franchise quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys going forward? Wide receiver Amari Cooper certainly thinks so. When asked about Prescott, Cooper had this to say: “Of course. He’s a winner,” said Cooper, according to Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News. “I love Dak. He’s a born-leader from what I can see. […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ offense was never really able to get on track in 2018, as the Cowboys finished 22nd in both yards and scoring this past season. However, things did get better after Dallas acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper in a trade with the Oakland Raiders midway through the year, and quarterback Dak Prescott acknowledges […]

Amari Cooper was traded to the Dallas Cowboys midway through the 2018 campaign, with the Oakland Raiders sending him to Dallas in exchange for a first-round draft pick. Cooper went on to have a very productive nine-game stint with the Cowboys, hauling in 53 receptions for 725 yards and six touchdowns. On the season overall, […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Michael Thomas have bowed out of this year’s Pro Bowl. As a result, it appears Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Michael Thomas are slated to take their place. Brees and Thomas decided not to take part in this year’s festivities due to injury. […]

Things got pretty heated between Rams corner Marcus Peters and Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper as the two got into a scuffle at the end of their playoff matchup on Saturday. Peters and the Rams eventually came away on top, and he let the other side know it. Peters was overheard shouting some taunting words […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper and Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters got into a scuffle during their divisional-round playoff game on Saturday night, as the two competitors got tied up after Cooper got off the line of scrimmage. Marcus Peters and Amari Cooper going at it pic.twitter.com/WaTRVSvtQK — Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) January 13, […]

The Dallas Cowboys came into their NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night as one of the hottest teams in the league, but they were still considered an underdog against the mighty Rams. You would never know that they were underdogs early on, as they put forth a terrific stand […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper is not the most outspoken player in the league. It seems that is for good reason. There has been plenty of speculation regarding Cooper’s reserved nature. According to Kate Hairopoulos of the Dallas Morning News, he does not plan on changing any time soon: “I want to be the […]

There are a number of intriguing aspects surrounding this week’s NFC Divisional Round between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys. Among the more notable matchups will be wide receiver Amari Cooper versus the cornerback tandem of Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters. Cooper has gotten well-acquainted with both players over the years as former […]

The Dallas Cowboys and the Seattle Seahawks faced off once this season already in week three, a game the Seahawks came out on top of. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott thinks the Seahawks will be facing a much different team than they faced early in the season and a big reason is how much of an […]

After starting their season 3-5, the Dallas Cowboys are now 9-6, NFC East champs, and are positioned to have a home Wild Card playoff game. A lot of that is due to the play of Dak Prescott. Through 15 games, Prescott has completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 3,498 yards, throwing 18 touchdowns, and […]

When the Oakland Raiders shipped a disgruntled receiver in Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a first-round pick before the NFL trade deadline, the NFL world hailed Jon Gruden as a genius. However, now that his player has 642 yards, six touchdowns, and has brought the Cowboys back to divisional relevance in […]

The Dallas Cowboys saw their five-game winning streak snapped on Sunday in a disappointing 23-0 shutout on the road against the Indianapolis Colts. It was a contest the Colts defense dictated throughout that led the Cowboys being shutout for the first time in 15 years that dates back to November 2003.  In light of that, […]

When struggling teams acquire a big-name player in a trade, they’re looking to change their fortunes and enter the NFL playoff picture. Others are looking to gain an edge ahead on the competition, and some are looking for that missing piece that helps their team turn the corner. That’s the case with the trades that […]

It was Week 7 in the NFL and the Dallas Cowboys had just suffered a loss to the Washington Redskins. The Cowboys fell to 3-4 on the season, searching for answers heading into their bye week in Week 8. They decided to make a move to acquire Amari Cooper from the Oakland Raiders. The Cowboys […]

The Oakland Raiders traded away two of their supposed franchise cornerstones in Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper for three first-round picks. While the Bears and Cowboys have become playoff teams with the help of those two stars, the Raiders have had a disastrous debut season under Jon Gruden. But despite the success of Chicago and […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been riding high over the last several weeks currently on a five-game winning streak that has put them in the driver seat to earn both a playoff berth and the NFC East division title. During this stretch, it has seen quarterback Dak Prescott step up his play as he put together […]

Former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper says that head coach Jon Gruden didn’t want to trade him away from the franchise. Cooper was sent to the Dallas Cowboys back in October for a first-round draft pick, and it’s certainly worked out in his favor. He’s racked up two games with 180 or more receiving […]

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis may be second-guessing his decision to trade star wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys this season. Cooper has been on an absolute tear since joining the Cowboys, as he’s coming off a three-touchdown game while posting 473 yards and five scores in his last three games. And with […]

Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones caught plenty of flak for trading a first-rounder for wide receiver Amari Cooper. He has since had the pleasure of watching his critics eat crow. Cooper has been one of the best wideouts in the NFL since arriving in Dallas. According to Clarence E. Hill Jr. of The Star-Telegram, […]

Since the acquisition of former Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper, the Dallas Cowboys have taken things up another notch offensively on the field. Cooper has stepped firmly into the role as the top receiving option in the offense behind his elite level of production that saw him put together a career-best performance in the […]

Granted that the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears are still playing as of this writing, it’s probably safe to say that no player has had a louder game Sunday night than that of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper. Cooper did everything he could to will the Cowboys to a 29-23 win in […]

Have a day, Amari Cooper. The Dallas Cowboys’ star wide receiver delivered once again for his team, with another scintillating performance on the field – this time in a 29-23 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at home. Cooper had plenty of highlights in this game he could choose from to brag about during Sunday’s […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper knew the teams last game against the New Orleans Saints was a measuring stick of where the team was and after the big win, he now fees like the sky is the limit for this team. “I felt like we had a chance,” Cooper said via Clarence Hill Jr. […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper has enjoyed quite the resurgence over the last several games. He attributes his recent success to the trade from the Oakland Raiders. Cooper has quickly become the bonafide No. 1 wideout in Dallas. According to Kimberley Martin of Yahoo Sports, he admitted the change of scenery has done wonders […]

Since his arrival with the Dallas Cowboys, former Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper has continued to make a tremendous impact on the field for the franchise. This saw him put together the best outing of his brief tenure with the Cowboys in the 31-23 win over the Washington Redskins, as he hauled in eight […]

The Dallas Cowboys are set to take on their toughest opponent so far this season. Thursday night they’ll be hosting a 10-1 New Orleans Saints team that is averaging a mind-boggling 37.2 points per game. The Saints’ offense is simply unstoppable. They’ve demolished the two previous NFC representatives in the Super Bowl and they set […]

The immediate future looked bleak for the Dallas Cowboys when the team reached the half-way point of the 2018 regular season. The third-place Cowboys held a 3-5 record after losing two consecutive games, including a key divisional matchup with the Washington Redskins, who sat atop the NFC East. Dallas also had to contend with the […]

The Dallas Cowboys have decisions to make regarding their quarterback Dak Prescott and newly acquired receiver Amari Cooper. Both players are in need of new contracts and the team will have to decide whether they want to give them extensions this offseason or not. According to a report from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, […]

There were a lot of questions when the Dallas Cowboys traded a first-round pick to the Oakland Raiders for Amari Cooper, but after only a few weeks on the team, he seems to be paying dividends. Cooper finished Thursday’s game against the Washington Redskins with eight receptions for 180 yards and two touchdowns, with one […]

The Dallas Cowboys grabbed their second straight win after getting past the Washington Redskins 31-23 on Thanksgiving, which has pushed them to the top of the NFC East. The win featured a game-changing performance from former Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper, who put forth his best performance as a Cowboy with eight catches for […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper grabbed headlines today in more ways than one. Apart from having a monster game against the Washington Redskins at home on Thursday, Cooper also attracted plenty of attention by mimicking Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz’s free-throw routine. Naturally, most people, especially those on social media, associated Cooper’s touchdown […]