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Breaking down the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver depth chart

By Randy Gurzi

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 09: Amari Cooper #19 of the Dallas Cowboys runs for a touchdown past Rasul Douglas #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles in overtime for a 29-23 win at AT&T Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 09: Amari Cooper #19 of the Dallas Cowboys runs for a touchdown past Rasul Douglas #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles in overtime for a 29-23 win at AT&T Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 12: Amari Cooper #19 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates with teammates after scoring a 29 yard touchdown in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 12, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 12: Amari Cooper #19 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates with teammates after scoring a 29 yard touchdown in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 12, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

The Dallas Cowboys wide receivers are vastly different than they were just a couple of years ago. Here’s a look at the current depth chart ahead of the 2019 season.

Following a frustrating 2017 season in which the Dallas Cowboys went 9-7 and missed the playoffs, the front office got to work changing the way their wide receiver corps looked.

The biggest move was also the most controversial. Following a third season in which he failed to reach 1,000-yards receiving, Dallas released their No. 1 wideout Dez Bryant. A fan favorite for his passion and toughness on the field, Bryant had been slowed by injuries in 2015 and 2016 but when healthy in 2017 he simply lacked a great connection with quarterback Dak Prescott.

With Bryant gone, Dallas failed to adequately replace him. Instead of using a first round pick on a wideout, or adding another legit No. 1 option in free agency, they used a committee approach. Allen Hurns, Terrance Williams, Tavon Austin and Cole Beasley were the most recognizable names but they couldn’t keep offenses honest.

This lead to a midseason trade for Amari Cooper, who was added in exchange for a first-round pick in 2019. The former Oakland Raiders star had an immediate impact and now heads into this season as the star they need to help the passing game succeed.

While not as drastic, the change has carried over into the 2019 season as another familiar face in Cole Beasley is out. Here, we take a look at who they’re turning to on the wide receiver depth chart as they aim to take the next step.

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