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LB Johnie Cooks, former No. 2 overall pick, dies at 64

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Johnie Cooks, a linebacker who starred at Mississippi State before going on to a 10-year NFL career, died on Thursday. He was 64.

“When you think of Mississippi State Football, you think of legends like Johnie Cooks,” Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett wrote on Twitter. “The Bulldog Family lost an all-time great today. On behalf of our program, we extend our condolences to the Cooks family.”

A cause of death was not announced.

The Baltimore Colts made Cooks the No. 2 overall selection in the 1982 NFL Draft. He finished sixth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting in the strike-shortened 1982 season and went on to play six-plus seasons for the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts.

He spent time with the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns to finish his career, playing on the Giants team that beat the Buffalo Bills 20-19 to win Super Bowl XXV.

Cooks played in 128 career games, starting 97 of them, and totaled 32 sacks, five fumble recoveries (one for a touchdown) and four interceptions in that time.

At Mississippi State, Cooks once recorded 24 tackles in a single game against Auburn. He was named All-SEC three times and earned recognition from five All-America teams at the end of the 1981 college season. He is in the university’s athletics hall of fame.

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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (32) tries to defend a pass play against Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) during fourth quarter action. Campbell was penalized for pass interference on the play. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Houston Texans at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL Sunday, October 9, 2022. The Jaguars fell to the Texans with a final score of 13 to 6. Jki 101022 Bs Jaguars Vs Texans 20

Texas’ Nico Collins out, Brandin Cooks questionable vs. Eagles

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The Houston Texans ruled out wide receiver Nico Collins for Thursday’s game against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles.

Collins, 23, did not practice at all during the short week while nursing a groin injury.

He has 18 catches for 305 yards in six games for the Texans (1-5-1).

Collins joined safety Grayland Arnold (quad), defensive lineman Maliek Collins (chest), linebacker Neville Hewitt (hamstring) and offensive lineman Justin McCray (concussion) in being ruled out for the contest against the Eagles (7-0).

Wide receiver Brandin Cooks (wrist) did not participate in practice for the second straight day on Wednesday and was listed as questionable for the contest.

Linebacker Christian Harris (thigh) and defensive back Desmond King II (knee) are also questionable to play on Thursday.

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Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) scores the final touchdown for Houston as Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (32) can't make the tackle during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 2021 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Jaguars hosted the Texans during a regular season NFL game. Houston defeated Jacksonville 30-16. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Jki 121921 Jagstexans 26

Texans WR Brandin Cooks, two others go on COVID-19 list

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Houston Texans receiver Brandin Cooks was one of three players placed on the team’s COVID-19 list on Wednesday.

Also placed in the protocols were kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn and linebacker Eric Wilson.

The Texans now have 18 players sidelined after testing positive, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Cooks, 27, is enjoying his second straight standout season for Houston. He has 80 receptions for 947 yards and five touchdowns in 14 games. He is aiming for his sixth career 1,000-yard campaign.

Last season, Cooks caught 81 passes for 1,150 yards and six touchdowns in 15 games in his first season with the Texans.

Houston offensive lineman Justin Britt said being diligent is all you can do when trying to avoid catching the virus.

“I feel like you do the best you can to avoid getting COVID, but it’s kind of one of those things that might be out of your control,” Britt told reporters on Wednesday. “But wash your hands, wear your mask, social distance and just kind of tune in to the protocols and what they ask of you.

“If you feel like you need to go test, do so, because we’ve got to protect our families and our loved ones first and foremost.”

Houston also placed tight end Jeff Driskel on injured reserve. Driskel reportedly broke his collarbone while playing special teams in last Sunday’s 30-16 road win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Texans (3-11) host the Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) this Sunday.

–Field Level Media