NFL Insider: Broncos 'Badly Want a Veteran WR' for Bo Nix, Predicts Amari Cooper Signs

The Denver Broncos "badly want a veteran wide receiver" to pair with Bo Nix as the quarterback enters his second season in the NFL, according to Mike Jones of The Athletic.

Jones also envisioned five-time Pro Bowl wideout Amari Cooper as a potential free-agent option.

"The 30-year-old never seemed to fully settle in with Buffalo after a midseason trade, but he should fit well with Sean Payton’s offense," Jones wrote.

The Broncos are coming off a resurgent 2024 campaign, finishing with an impressive 10-7 record and making the playoffs for the first time since the 2015 season.

Nix wrapped up a strong rookie year, completing 66.3 percent of his throws for 3,775 yards and 29 touchdowns compared to 12 interceptions.

Denver's receiving corps was headlined by Courtland Sutton, who amassed 1,081 yards and eight touchdowns. The Broncos didn't have many consistent options behind Sutton, as 22-year-old return specialist Marvin Mims finished No. 2 on the team with 503 receiving yards.

As for Cooper, he didn't meet expectations during a 2024 season spent with the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills. He averaged a career-low 39.1 yards per game across 14 appearances with both teams, finding the end zone four times.

Cooper is only one year removed from a 2023 campaign in which he racked up 1,250 yards on the Browns, though.

The Broncos have the financial flexibility to sign him, as they posses just under $40.9 million in cap space (via Over the Cap).

As Denver attempts to build upon its postseason appearance and remain an AFC playoff contender, Cooper could be on the team's radar as it searches for an experienced wide receiver.