NFL: The Insiders on Brandin Cooks

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So they signed Brandon Cooks, the former superstar receiver, the well-traveled receiver. He is signing with the practice squad, as Adam Schefter reports. I would expect him to be on the 53-man roster shortly

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STACKED’s take

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Brandin Cooks signed to 49ers practice squad with expected 53-man roster promotion

The 49ers signed Brandin Cooks to the practice squad to provide an infusion of speed to their offense, with the source expecting him to be elevated to the 53-man roster shortly.