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Brandin Cooks Returns to Saints on Two-Year Deal

The veteran wide receiver reunites with the team that drafted him as the Saints bolster their injury-hit receiver corps.

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/ File Photo
New head coach of the Dallas Cowboys Brian Schottenheimer looks on during at a press conference along side CEO and Executive Vice President Stephen Jones and team owner Jerry Jones.
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Overview

  • Brandin Cooks has signed a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, marking his return to the team that drafted him in 2014.
  • The Saints aim to strengthen their receiver room after injuries to key players Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed last season.
  • Cooks, 31, has enjoyed a successful NFL career with multiple 1,000-yard seasons and two Super Bowl appearances with the Patriots and Rams.
  • The Dallas Cowboys allowed Cooks to leave in free agency, citing injury concerns and a focus on younger talent for their roster.
  • The Cowboys are expected to address their receiver needs in the upcoming NFL Draft, with prospects like Tetairoa McMillan and Matthew Golden under consideration.