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Commanders Tied To Former NFC East Rival Receiver

When the Washington Commanders traded for All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel in March, it seemed that the team had added the lone piece needed to complete their talented offense.

That doesn't mean they are done looking for improvements, though.

With Samuel and All-Pro receiver Terry McLaurin leading the way for Washington's pass offense, one analyst believes the team should consider making one last move at the position.

Moe Moton from The Bleacher Report thought taking a swing at Amari Cooper should be something Washington should consider.

"Even though [Amari] Cooper is coming off a down year largely because of injuries, he's still a technical route-runner," Moton said. "Also, the veteran-savvy receiver saw a notable increase in his catch rate after the Cleveland Browns traded him to the Buffalo Bills, improving from 45.3 to 62.5 percent.

"If Cooper prefers to play with a young quarterback like Josh Allen, the Washington Commanders could be an option if the interest is mutual. With Deebo Samuel and Cooper, Jayden Daniels, the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year, would continue to ascend as one of the league's most promising signal-callers."

Cooper was once one of the best receivers in the league for the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders early in his career. The Pro Bowler has had great success against the Commanders, catching 49 passes for 815 yards and eight touchdowns in 10 career games.

Should Washington look to bring in their former rival as a final piece to their offense?

In the case of Moton, an addition like this can't hurt the team.

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