Amari Cooper is expected to be released by the Cowboys as Dallas attempts to clear cap space before the start of free agency.

But what if the Cowboys instead traded Cooper?

Mike Fisher of Cowboys Country recently reported that Dallas has been attempting to shop the star receiver, hoping to recoup some value rather than simply cutting ties due to a financial bind. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport delivered a similar report last week. 

Cooper, 27, is certainly talented enough to draw some interest. The former first-round pick has eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in five of his seven NFL seasons. While Cooper's production dipped slightly in 2021—865 receiving yards on 68 catches—he tied a career high with eight touchdowns. 

The problem here is that Cooper is guaranteed $20 million. There aren't too many teams that need a top wide receiver and have the cap space to afford his contract.

In the spirit of speculation, Bleacher Report presented three different trade proposals for Cooper this week. One deal involved the Jaguars, one was with the Browns and the other sent Cooper to the Jets. 

New York certainly fits the mold of a club that would be interested in a player like Cooper. They have the draft capital to make a deal happen and they have more cap space than the vast majority of the league. 

Before we break this down any further, here's a look at Bleacher Report's proposal, with some of Kristopher Knox's analysis.