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PositiveRoleSep 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak praised Brandin Cooks' work ethic and professionalism, noting his reputation as a hard worker precedes him. Kubiak highlighted that Cooks' prior Rams tenure (2018–2019) gives him familiarity with the 49ers' route tree and formations, though playbooks evolve. Kubiak emphasized Cooks is 'picking up our offense quick' and called him 'a pleasure to have.' Cooks, a 49ers fan born and raised in Stockton, California, is being incorporated into the offense despite limited time in the building.
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PositiveRoleSep 25, 2026Niners Nation
Brandin Cooks, acquired by the 49ers, brings familiarity with the offensive system and a strong work ethic. Kubiak noted that Cooks played with the Rams in 2018 and 2019, giving him exposure to similar route trees and formations used by the 49ers, though playbooks have evolved. Kubiak praised Cooks' professionalism and work habits: 'He's a pro. He's been doing it a long time. He's a worker... His reputation kind of precedes itself. He's a heck of a worker. Everywhere he's been, people just talk about how hard he practices, obviously how hard he plays... He's picking up our offense quick. It's good to have him out there and get him involved.' Cooks is a 49ers fan from Stockton, California, and is being incorporated into the offense despite limited time in the building.
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PositiveDepth ChartSep 24, 2026Coach Yac 🗣
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John Lynch says Brandin Cooks had been reaching out to the 49ers for years prior to being signed: “He stayed in touch over the years and let us know that he grew up in Stockton and that he was a huge Niner fan and if ever the opportunity presented itself. We were incredibly deep at receiver coming into this year and that’s been tested early and so you start looking at options and Brandin’s name pops up and so let’s get him on the phone. Something Kyle likes doing is FaceTiming and seeing peop...

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PositiveRoleSep 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Signed by the 49ers to address receiver depth after injuries to Ricky Pearsall (preseason), De'Zhaun Stribling (Week 1), and Demarcus Robinson (Week 2); Kyle Shanahan said Cooks 'is going to have an opportunity to get up [on the active roster] eventually' and will join the active roster 'as soon as he's ready' after learning the offense and getting into football shape; could be active as soon as Sunday against the Cardinals, though more likely over the next few weeks.
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PositiveNewsSep 23, 2026Coach Yac 🗣
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Brandin Cooks with high praise for Brock Purdy: “He’s balling. It seems like he’s playing at a whole other level, and that’s saying a lot because he’s been playing at a high level since the moment he got to this league.”

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PositiveNewsSep 23, 2026Coach Yac 🗣
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Brandin Cooks with high praise for Brock Purdy: “He’s balling. Ut seems like he’s playing at a whole other level, and that’s saying a lot because he’s been playing at a high level since the moment he got to this league.”

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PositiveNewsSep 23, 2026Coach Yac 🗣
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Reporter: “What made it attractive for you to come here when you had other options?” Brandin Cooks without letting the reporter finish his question: “Kyle. Coach Shanahan. His ability, his offensive play calling.” via: @​957thegame

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NegativeRoleSep 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Wide receiver Brandin Cooks was signed off the Vikings' practice squad by the 49ers. Kyle Shanahan said Cooks will be activated as soon as he demonstrates he's one of the five receivers ready to play, but there are no guarantees given it's his first day with the team. Shanahan indicated Cooks has a chance to play at some point over the next couple of weeks, contingent on how quickly he learns the offense and his performance in practice.
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NegativeRoleSep 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Cooks signed with the 49ers to reinforce an ailing wide receiver corps. The source notes he is well past his prime, having last recorded 1,000-plus receiving yards with the Houston Texans in 2021; in 15 combined games with the Saints and Bills in 2025, he caught 24 passes for 279 yards. Despite his decline, the source acknowledges his veteran experience will be necessary to get him up-to-speed in Kyle Shanahan's offense, and he ranks sixth among active players in career receiving yards (9,811), receptions (734), and receiving touchdowns (60).
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NegativeRoleSep 23, 2026Niners Nation
49ers add Cooks as a veteran receiver to reinforce an ailing wide receiver corps. The source notes uncertainty about his remaining production capacity—"I wonder how much juice he has left"—but emphasizes his veteran experience will be necessary to get him up-to-speed in Kyle Shanahan's offense. Cooks ranks sixth among active players in career receiving yards (9,811), receptions (734), and receiving touchdowns (60); he last posted 1,000-plus receiving yards with the Houston Texans in 2021 and caught 24 passes for 279 yards in 15 combined games with New Orleans and Buffalo in 2025.
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PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026Niners Nation
49ers signed veteran WR Brandin Cooks to practice squad after injuries to De'Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson at outside receiver; Cooks, 33, posted 734 career catches for 9,811 yards and 60 TDs across 12 seasons with six 1,000-yard campaigns; caught 24 passes for 279 yards in 2025 split between Saints and Bills, including five catches for 78 yards in two playoff games; expected to get up to speed on practice squad but could be needed sooner given extended injury timeline for Stribling and Robinson.
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NegativeNewsSep 22, 2026Jamey Eisenberg
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Already this season the 49ers have lost WRs Ricky Pearsall, De'Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson to injury. Mike Evans also will need to be managed this week with his hip injury. Enter Brandin Cooks. [Retweeted](

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