Niners sign veteran receiver Cooks to practice squad
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:58 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers are adding free agent receiver Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, as reported on September 22, 2026. Cooks, known for his speed and experience, could provide depth to the receiving corps as the season progresses. This addition comes as the Niners seek to bolster their roster ahead of upcoming games. The team anticipates Cooks will acclimate quickly to their system and potentially contribute in the near future.
- •Cooks joins the 49ers practice squad.
- •Reported on September 22, 2026.
- •Known for speed and experience.
- •Aims to strengthen the receiving corps.
- •Could play a key role this season.
- 11:07 PMESPN — Source: Niners signing veteran receiver Cooks to practice squad
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — The 49ers agree to deal to add WR Brandin Cooks to practice squad, AP source says
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers reportedly signing veteran WR Brandin Cooks to practice squad
"The San Francisco 49ers are adding veteran help for their injury depleted wide receiver room by agreeing to a deal to sign Brandin Cooks to the practice squad. A person familiar with the deal said Tuesday that the team reached the agreement to add Cooks. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the signing hadn't been announced by the team.
"The Niners are signing free agent receiver Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.
"Cooks spent last season with the Saints and the Bills and combined for 279 yards over 15 regular-season games.
Sources
External links- ESPNSep 22, 2026, 11:07 PMSource: Niners signing veteran receiver Cooks to practice squad
The Niners are signing free agent receiver Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 10:42 PMThe 49ers agree to deal to add WR Brandin Cooks to practice squad, AP source says
The San Francisco 49ers are adding veteran help for their injury depleted wide receiver room by agreeing to a deal to sign Brandin Cooks to the practice squad. A person familiar with the deal said Tuesday that the team reached the agreement to add Cooks. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the signing hadn't been announced by the team.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 10:13 PM49ers reportedly signing veteran WR Brandin Cooks to practice squad
Cooks spent last season with the Saints and the Bills and combined for 279 yards over 15 regular-season games.
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