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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Brandin Cooks
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Sports NFL about Brandin Cooks.
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Brandin Cooks
NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
The Rams traded Brandin Cooks to Houston for a 2020 2nd round pick after Cooks suffered a concussion in 2019. The source identifies this as a loss because Cooks produced back-to-back 1000+ yard and 6 TD seasons after the trade, entering his age 27 season, suggesting the Rams could have gotten more value from keeping him.PositiveValueAug 6, 2026
The Rams acquired Cooks and a 2018 4th round pick from New England for a 2018 1st round pick and 2018 6th round pick. The source credits this as a win because Cooks produced a 1200-yard season in his two years with LA, and the 4th round pick was used to draft Brian Allen, who became the starting center for the 2021 Super Bowl team.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Cooks had 128 yards in 10 games with the Saints, was cut, then picked up by Buffalo and ended up playing 58% of the Bills' snaps in their final playoff game. He has been an unsigned free agent all offseason, highlighting the Bills' lack of established receiving weapons.NegativeUsageAug 1, 2026
Cooks appeared in first-team snap counts on day two of camp at the WR position, indicating continued involvement in the offensive scheme.PositiveUsageAug 1, 2026
Brandin Cooks appeared in 6 of 19 snaps during the second practice session, establishing him as a rotational target in the Cowboys' passing game during training camp.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Brandin Cooks departed from the Saints midseason last year, representing a significant roster change heading into the 2026 season.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Brandin Cooks departed the Saints midseason last year, representing a significant change to the roster composition heading into 2026.NegativeUsageNo date
Recorded 10 first-read targets in 2025 (1.43 per game, 11.2% of team's total); with the Bills expected to concentrate their passing attack on DJ Moore and Dalton Kincaid in 2026, Cooks's role is unlikely to expand significantly.