Overview
- New Orleans placed Brandin Cooks on waivers on Nov. 22, per the NFL transaction wire, and he has since cleared waivers to become a free agent.
- Pro Football Talk reported the Saints’ earlier in-season contract revision created a so‑called poison pill that complicated a clean exit before the deadline.
- Cooks logged 19 receptions for 165 yards over 10 games in a sputtering offense under first-year coach Kellen Moore.
- The move aligns with a broader youth-focused reset following other roster changes, freeing snaps for developing receivers.
- Potential destinations identified by multiple outlets include the Bills, Steelers and Packers, though interest remains speculative until he signs.