The Denver Broncos have revamped several offensive units following their 2024 playoff appearance, their first in nearly ten years. To build on this success, attention now turns to enhancing the receiving corps to better support quarterback Bo Nix Broncos Pro Bowl weapon status in the upcoming season.
Recent Moves Strengthen Tight End and Running Back Groups
This offseason, the Broncos improved their tight end position by signing former Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Evan Engram to a two-year, $23 million contract on March 13. The running back corps also received upgrades with the drafting of RJ Harvey at No. 60 overall and the free-agent acquisition of J.K. Dobbins in June, aiming to provide more balance and depth in the backfield.
Wide Receiver Room Remains Limited Despite Draft Addition
While the Broncos used a third-round pick on Pat Bryant, overall, their wide receiver group has seen little change entering 2025. Sports analyst Douglas Fritz from ClutchPoints argues that the team’s next moves should target this position, recommending the signing of experienced free agent Amari Cooper to revitalize the passing attack.
Amari Cooper Could Rekindle His Career in Denver
Cooper, who spent 2024 with the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills, posted modest stats last year with 44 receptions, 547 yards, and four touchdowns. Fritz notes some explanations for his dip in production, highlighting Cooper’s reported injuries during the season. He believes a healthier Cooper could bring significant value to the Broncos’ offense, which currently lacks elite weapons around Bo Nix.
Yes, we’ve seen the dropoff. Cooper turned in a poor performance in 2024, totaling only 44 catches for 547 yards and four scores. His stats were almost evenly split between the Browns and the Bills, so it can’t all be based on poor quarterback play for the Browns,
Fritz wrote.
However, Cooper reportedly played through injuries in 2024. If he’s healthier this year, he could provide a spark for the right team. And the Broncos seem to be a good fit.
—Douglas Fritz, ClutchPoints analyst
Analysis Highlights Broncos’ Need for Stronger Receiving Options
Fritz also mentioned other potential fits for Cooper, including the New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers, and San Francisco 49ers. His recommendation is further supported by a Pro Football Focus article from Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman, which underlined Denver’s lack of skill-position talent despite having one of the top pass-blocking units aiding Nix in 2024.
While the Broncos gave quarterback Bo Nix the highest-graded pass-blocking unit in football (83.5), they didn’t provide ample skill-position weapons,
they wrote.
The Broncos earned the fifth-worst PFF receiving grade… in 2024.
—Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman, Pro Football Focus
Current Wide Receiver Roster and Cooper’s Career Overview
Heading into 2025, the Broncos’ receiving corps will feature Pro Bowler Courtland Sutton alongside young talents Devaughn Vale, Marvin Mims Jr., and Troy Franklin. Adding Cooper, a five-time Pro Bowler with an accomplished 10-year career spanning the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, and Buffalo Bills, would offer veteran leadership and proven production. Cooper has compiled over 10,000 receiving yards and 64 touchdowns across 711 catches in 154 regular-season games.
Potential Impact of Signing Amari Cooper
If the Broncos secure Cooper’s services, Bo Nix’s passing offense may gain a much-needed boost from a reliable, experienced target. The move could enhance Denver’s chances to build on its playoff return by improving consistency and explosiveness through the air. As the team prepares for the 2025 NFL season, adding a veteran wide receiver like Cooper might be key to unlocking further offensive growth and competitive success.