NFL Rumors: Amari Cooper, Von Miller, and Tyrann Mathieu

The deadline to franchise tag players is 4 pm ET today. So far, only David Njoku and Orlando Brown of the Chiefs received the unenviable designation from their respective teams.

We already know that the Patriots do not plan on placing the franchise tag on cornerback J.C. Jackson, however, they freed up $5 million in cap space with the release of linebacker Kyle Van Noy on Monday. Could that change New England’s plans when it comes to the All-Pro cornerback?

Here are the latest NFL rumors to start your Tuesday.

WR Amari Cooper

Rumor: Both the Patriots and the Dolphins would have great interest in Amari Cooper if Dallas elects to release him, per Jordan Schultz.

With the news of Calvin Ridley‘s suspension, a desirable target for WR-needy teams is now off the table. The good news is, there seem to be options, and, in the case of Cooper, interested teams can likely acquire him with nothing more than money as opposed to having to work a trade with the Falcons for Ridley. In the case of the Patriots, Schultz adds that head coach Bill Belichick views Cooper as a “true number one” receiver for quarterback Mac Jones. If the Patriots do pursue Cooper, would that make Nelson Agholor expendable?

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DL Von Miller

Rumor: In addition to the Rams, the Chargers, Broncos, and Packers are expected to have interested in the two-time Super Champion, per Aaron Wilson.

There remains strong mutual interest between Miller and the Rams in getting a deal done. Miller, of course, was acquired by Los Angeles from Denver and was a crucial cog in the Rams Super Bowl run. Not only is a reunion possible with the Rams, one could be with Denver if you are to read into Miller’s Instagram posts showing him in his Bronco orange. The Packers, of course, present an interesting option as they are hoping Aaron Rodgers returns, a big selling point for potential free agents. If he doesn’t, that may very well take Green Bay out of contention. Not coincidentally, if Rodgers lands in Denver, that could heavily influence Miller’s decision.

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S Tyrann Mathieu

Rumor: The three-time All-Pro is likely going to test free agency, according to Ian Rapoport.

Tyrann Mathieu’s arrival in Kansas City helped them break a 50-year Super Bowl drought and was a crucial part of them returning a year later. However, while seeking a top-dollar contract, Mathieu may have very well played his last snaps with the Chiefs. The Honey Badger seems to have accepted the fact that he will play elsewhere and he shouldn’t be too upset as there will likely be many suitors for the soon-to-be 30-year-old. The Chiefs, already tight against the cap, used the franchise tag on offensive tackle, Orlando Brown, on Monday.