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Bills sign WR Brandin Cooks

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Well-traveled wide receiver Brandin Cooks signed with his sixth NFL team, the Buffalo Bills, on Tuesday.

Cooks had reached an agreement with the New Orleans Saints to be released on Saturday, and he became a free agent after clearing waivers. The 12-year veteran, who played with the Saints in his first three NFL seasons, had 19 catches for 165 yards while playing in 10 games (three starts) in 2025. He signed a two-year deal worth up to $13 million with New Orleans in March.

The 32-year-old has totaled 729 receptions for 9,697 yards and 60 touchdowns in 168 career regular-season games (147 starts) with the Saints, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys and Saints.

He also has 35 receptions for 494 yards in seven playoff games (all starts) with the Patriots (2017), Rams (2018) and Cowboys (2023).

He was selected by New Orleans with the 20th overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Oregon State.

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Reports: WR Brandin Cooks waived by Saints

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Wide receiver Brandin Cooks’ second stint with the New Orleans Saints has come to an end, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.

Per NewOrleans.Football, Cooks renegotiated his contract to facilitate his release. The terms of that agreement were not known, however.

Cooks, who played with New Orleans in his first three NFL seasons, has 19 catches for 165 yards while playing in all 10 games (three starts) in 2025.

Cooks, 32, has totaled 729 receptions for 9,697 yards and 60 touchdowns in 168 career games (147 starts) with the Saints, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys and Saints. He was selected by New Orleans with the 20th overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft.

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Dec 9, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Homecoming: Saints reportedly to bring back WR Brandin Cooks

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Wide receiver Brandin Cooks and the New Orleans Saints reportedly are headed for a reunion.

Per multiple media outlets on Friday, Cooks agreed to terms on a contract that bring him back to New Orleans. The Saints selected Cooks with the 20th overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Cooks, 31, recorded 26 catches for 259 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games (nine starts) last season with the Dallas Cowboys.

He has totaled 710 receptions for 9,532 yards and 60 touchdowns in 158 career games (144 starts) with the Saints, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans and Cowboys.

Cooks would join a group of wide receivers in New Orleans that consists of Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, among others.

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Sep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (3) runs the ball past Cleveland Browns linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Cowboys place WR Brandin Cooks (knee) on IR

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The Dallas Cowboys placed wide receiver Brandin Cooks on injured reserve Saturday due to a knee issue.

The infection followed a medical procedure Cooks had on the knee while remaining in New York after the Cowboys’ 20-15 victory over the Giants on Sept. 26.

The move will sideline Cooks for the next four games. He will be eligible to return for Dallas’ game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 10 in Arlington, Texas.

Wideouts Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin and Jalen Brooks will look to pick up the slack for the Cowboys (2-2) opposite star CeeDee Lamb.

Cooks has nine receptions on 19 targets for 91 yards and one touchdown in starting all four games this season.

He caught 54 passes for 657 yards and eight touchdowns in 16 games (15 starts) in his first season with Dallas in 2023.

Cooks, 31, has 693 catches for 9,364 yards and 58 scores in 152 games (139 starts) with five teams since 2014. The Houston Texans traded him to Dallas for a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and a sixth-rounder in 2024.

Also on Saturday, the Cowboys signed linebacker Nick Vigil to the 53-man roster. They also elevated cornerback Amani Oruwariye and defensive end Carl Lawson from the practice squad.

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Sep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (3) runs the ball past Cleveland Browns linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Report: Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (infection) to miss Week 5

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Dallas Cowboys starting wide receiver Brandin Cooks will not play in Sunday’s game at Pittsburgh and could miss more time because of an infection in his right knee, ESPN reported Wednesday.

The infection followed a medical procedure Cooks had on the knee while remaining in New York after the Cowboys’ 20-15 victory over the Giants last Thursday, per ESPN.

In four starts for the Cowboys (2-2), Cooks has nine receptions on 19 targets for 91 yards and one touchdown.

He caught 54 passes for 657 yards and eight TDs in 16 games (15 starts) in his first season with Dallas in 2023.

Cooks, 31, has 693 catches for 9,364 yards and 58 scores in 152 games (139 starts) with five teams since 2014. The Houston Texans traded him to Dallas for a 2023 fifth-round draft pick and a 2024 sixth-rounder.

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Nov 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (personal) leaves camp

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks left training camp for personal reasons on Tuesday.

Coach Mike McCarthy said Cooks won’t return to Oxnard, Calif., and will rejoin the team in Texas.

“Everything is good,” McCarthy said. “It’s a good thing. But he won’t practice today or tomorrow.”

Dallas hosts the Los Angeles Chargers in the preseason finale on Saturday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.

Cooks, 30, caught 54 passes for 657 yards and eight TDs in 16 games (15 starts) with the Cowboys in 2023.

He has 684 catches for 9,273 yards and 57 scores in 148 games (135 starts) with five teams since 2014.

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Nov 20, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) on the field before the game against the Washington Commanders at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Texans trade Brandin Cooks, re-sign Laremy Tunsil

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The Houston Texans are trading wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Dallas Cowboys for draft picks, NFL Network and ESPN reported Sunday.

The Texans will receive a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft and a sixth-round selection in 2024, per the reports. The Texans also are expected to pay $6 million of Cooks’ $18 million guaranteed contract to facilitate the trade, per KPRC2 in Houston.

Houston also re-signed Laremy Tunsil to a three-year, $75 million deal that once again makes him the highest-paid left tackle in NFL history, according to NFL Network.

Tunsil, 28, who represented himself, secured a contract that includes a $30 million signing bonus, $50 million fully guaranteed and $60 million in total guarantees, per the report.

Tunsil earned his third Pro Bowl selection in 2022 and started all 17 games. He has 94 starts in seven seasons with Houston and the Miami Dolphins (2016-18), who drafted him 13th overall in 2016.

Cooks, 29, caught 57 passes for 699 yards and three touchdowns in 13 starts with the Texans in 2022.

A six-time 1,000-yard receiver, Cooks has 630 career receptions for 8,616 yards and 49 touchdowns in 132 games (120 starts) with the New Orleans Saints (2014-16), New England Patriots (2017), Los Angeles Rams (2018-19) and Texans. The Saints drafted him with the 20th pick in 2014.

Cooks replaces Noah Brown in Dallas. Brown, who agreed to a one-year deal with the Texans earlier this week, had 43 catches for 555 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games (13 starts) in 2022.

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Oct 30, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) makes a reception during the fourth quarter as Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger McCreary (21) defends at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Texans WR Brandin Cooks out vs. Eagles

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Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks reportedly will not play against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, two days after the team failed to move him at the NFL trade deadline.

Multiple media reports said Cooks had hoped to be traded to a playoff contender.

Cooks did not practice on either Tuesday or Wednesday due to personal reasons.

Money may have been a possible snag to any deal involving Cooks. He is due $18 million fully guaranteed next season.

Cooks, 29, has team-leading totals in catches (32) and receiving yards (354) this season for the Texans (1-5-1), who are also without fellow wideout Nico Collins for Thursday’s game against the Eagles (7-0).

Collins, who is dealing with a groin injury, is second on the team with 305 receiving yards.

Cooks has 605 receptions for 8,271 yards and 47 scores in 126 career games with the New Orleans Saints (2014-16), New England Patriots (2017), Los Angeles Rams (2018-19) and Texans. He was selected by the Saints with the 20th overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft.

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Oct 23, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) is pursued by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Texans open to trading WR Brandin Cooks

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The Houston Texans are listening to trade inquiries involving wide receiver Brandin Cooks, ESPN reported Sunday.

Per the report, the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings and even one of Cooks’ former teams, the Los Angeles Rams, are potential landing spots for the wideout.

The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday.

Money is a possible snag to any deal involving Cooks, however. He is due $18 million fully guaranteed next season.

Cooks, 29, has 28 catches for 281 yards and a touchdown this season in six games this season.

He has 601 receptions for 8,198 yards and 47 scores in 125 career games with the New Orleans Saints (2014-16), New England Patriots (2017), Rams (2018-19) and Texans. He was selected by the Saints with the 20th overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft.

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Jan 2, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) runs with the ball before the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Report: WR Brandin Cooks returns to Texans on 2-year deal

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After two seasons with the Houston Texans, wide receiver Brandin Cooks has committed to two more, agreeing to a deal with the team Thursday, NFL Network reported.

Terms of the deal were not reported.

Cooks, 28, had a career-best 90 receptions last season for 1,037 yards and six touchdowns as Houston was a disappointing 4-13. In two seasons with the Texans, he has 171 receptions for 2,187 yards and 12 TDs over 31 games.

In eight NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints (2014-16), New England Patriots (2017), Los Angeles Rams (2018-19) and Texans, the Oregon State product has 573 career receptions for 7,917 yards and 46 touchdowns.

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