It's almost immanent that the Dallas Cowboys will move on from wide receiver Amari Cooper. And it's sounding more and more like the Cowboys will release Cooper into the open market, which would save Dallas $16 million in cap space.

Considering the Cowboys desire to team-build through the draft, allowing Cooper to walk and get nothing in return doesn't make much sense. Dallas will save the same amount of cap space if Cooper is released or traded. At least Jerry Jones and co. will get something back if they trade him. That's obviously better than nothing if they choose to release him.

Reportedly, teams don't love Cooper's $20 million price tag, which fully guarantees on March 20th. If a trade were to happen, the Cowboys would need to eat some of that amount, and teams would need to meet certain criteria:

• The team needs a wide receiver, or, an upgrade at receiver.
• Cap room to afford Cooper.
• Picks to spare.
• Likely needs to be an AFC team.

While playing in the AFC isn't a requirement, the Cowboys would prefer to trade to someone outside the NFC. Making sure that if they do play Cooper, it's only once every four years.

There are plenty of teams who fit this criteria and make sense as a potential trade partner.

Miami Dolphins

Effective cap space: $58,623,624

Arguably the place that makes the most sense. Not only is Amari Cooper from Miami, the Dolphins have become a haven for former Crimson Tide players. Most notably, Jaylen Waddle and Tua Tagoviloa.

Tagoviloa is in Year 3 and the Dolphins brass have made it clear they're all in on him. Seeing the strides he has made from Year 1 to Year 2 is enough to continue to build around Tua. 2021 saw increases in completion percentage, yards per completion, and total QBR. What better way to help him take the next step than add the same route technician who helped Dak Prescott excel?

It won't cost the Dolphins a first, like it did for the Cowboys. But a Day 2 pick in 2022 and an additional one next season might be enough to satisfy all sides. Especially the Dallas' back pockets.

*Cap space numbers are from Overthecap.com unless noted otherwise.

Cleveland Browns

Effective cap space: $22,871,031

Regardless of your feelings for Baker Mayfield, the Browns are sticking with their former No. 1 overall pick. He's the best quarterback they've had since Bernie Kosar and don't want to go another 30 years without one.

Moving on from Odell Beckham Jr. was the right move for all involved. Some receivers don't mesh with some quarterbacks. Cooper has caught passes from a multitude of quarterbacks over his career. Including Cowboys quarterbacks named Dak, Cooper Rush, Andy Dalton and Raiders QB Derek Carr. This indicates how QB-friendly he is as one of the league's premier route runners.

There's speculation the Browns could let Jarvis Landry go. That would create nearly $15 million in cap room for 2022. If this were to fall through, the Browns would be left with receivers like Donovan People-Jones and Anthony Schwartz. Solid receivers, but neither are true No. 1 options.

The Browns could look to the draft to improve their receiver room and adding Cooper would elevate a stacked Cleveland roster back to its 2020 form.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Effective cap space: $45,306,722

The best thing you can do for a franchise quarterback to develop is to have a reliable slot receiver and tight end on the roster. Most of the time when they feel the pressure, they'll dump the ball to their nearest, open receiver. Jacksonville didn't do that with Trevor Lawrence in Year 1.

The Jaguars must continue to improve their roster going into Year 2. As it stands, Jacksonville has questions at receiver, tight end, and on the offensive line. The Jaguars will look to free agency, the draft, and trades to fix these needs.

The Jaguars now have Doug Pederson as head coach and during his tenure in Philadelphia, he was aggressive in the trade market, which made his team a threat every season. If Lawrence is slated to be the next great quarterback, Jacksonville needs to give him weapons. Weapons that will get open, and move the ball.

New York Jets

Effective cap space: $35,733,924

The Jets are in the same situation as the Jaguars when it comes to their young quarterback. However, they're ahead in regards to weapons on the roster, as well as on the offensive line. Head coach Robert Salah is heading into Year 2 with Zach Wilson under center, and there's plenty of room for improvement.

New York has plenty of young talent thanks to a great draft with players like Elijah Moore and Alijah Vera-Tucker, as well as the improved play of George Fant and the return of Corey Davis.

The Jets have more draft capital to spare than any team on this list and has just as good a shot to land a receiver of Cooper's caliber. Pairing him with someone like Moore on offense gives Wilson plenty of weapons who can create separation, and create yards after the catch.

Realistically, the only thing that would stop this is if the Jets are willing to pay Davis and Cooper what would be a combined $33 million in 2022.

New England Patriots

Effective cap space: $6,009,875

Now, the Patriots don't have as much draft capital or cap space as the other teams on this list, but they still make sense. Head Coach Bill Belichick is never scared to make a move, even at the cost of picks.

Considering how much they spent in free agency in 2021, the Patriots are always looking to make moves if it means success. Whether it's picks or paying players, this falls in line as a very New England-type of move.

Mac Jones had a solid rookie year throwing to players like Hunter Henry, Jakobi Meyers and Kendrick Bourne. With New England likely to move on from Nelson Agholor, look for the Patriots to upgrade his spot.

The Patriots are the original "F them picks" team. The Cowboys would be happy to oblige them if they choose to go after Cooper.

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