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Brandin Cooks signs with 49ers after free agency period

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 1:45 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Brandin Cooks signs with 49ers after free agency period

Summary

Brandin Cooks has signed with the San Francisco 49ers following an extended free agency, bolstering a receiver corps beset by injuries. The 32-year-old wide receiver previously played for the New England Patriots, where he recorded 1,082 receiving yards in the 2017 season. Cooks aims to revive his career after a diminished season in 2025 with the Saints and Bills, where he managed only 279 yards. This practice squad contract allows Cooks to learn the 49ers' offensive system without taking a roster spot, providing a potential avenue back to the active roster. The signing comes on the heels of a workout with the Baltimore Ravens that did not result in a contract.

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By the Numbers

•Cooks signed with the 49ers after an extended free agency period
•He aims to recover from a subpar 2025 season
•The signing addresses injuries in the 49ers' receiver room
•Cooks has six 1,000-yard seasons in his career
•He is currently on the practice squad while learning the system

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