The Dallas Cowboys are currently going through their mandatory minicamp. While they are evaluating the players that are actually on the roster, one guy who isn't is still being mentioned. 

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins didn't keep it a secret that he had a desire to play for the Dallas Cowboys, it's been floating around for months. Recently, he was released by the Arizona Cardinals which made him fair game for any team to begin negotiations. 

Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones was asked about the team's interest in Hopkins, and his answer was as straightforward as it could be.

"He's not on this team right now. We went down the road with [Brandin] Cooks. We're very comfortable with Cooks," said Jones. "We're really pleased with our receiving group."

As Jones should be.

Cooks is heading into his 10th season. However, he still has amazing speed and versatility to play inside and outside. With CeeDee Lamb being so proficient in the slot, Cooks will be mainly used on the outside with a healthy Gallup, giving the Cowboys quite the three-headed attack through the air.

There's no denying the talent of Hopkins. But once the Cowboys traded for Cooks the likelihood of him coming to Dallas was slim to none. 

"I really like the look of our group," McCarthy said last week.

The Cowboys seem to be on one accord when it comes to the Hopkins situation. Not only does Dallas have three excellent starters but guys like Jalen Tolbert, Simi Fehoko, and KaVontae Turpin will be battling to find themselves a role on the offense, and they all have talent. 

It makes for great headlines, but the notion of Hopkins coming to Dallas isn't in the cards.

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