49ers Sign Veteran Receiver Brandin Cooks to Practice Squad Amid Injury Concerns
The San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent wide receiver Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, adding depth as multiple players are sidelined with injuries.
The San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent wide receiver Brandin Cooks, adding a veteran presence to their practice squad. Cooks will aim to get up to speed for upcoming games and potentially join the active roster. This move comes as the team faces growing concerns over injuries to key wide receivers.
Mike Evans suffered a hip injury during the 49ers' Week 2 victory over the Miami Dolphins. While the team has not provided a specific update on Evans' condition, the signing of Cooks suggests the organization is preparing for a potential extended absence. The team also lost wide receiver Demarcus Robinson in the same game against Miami. Robinson has been placed on injured reserve, joining rookie receiver De’Zhaun Stribling.
Cooks, a former first-round pick from Oregon State, is entering his 13th NFL season. He is nearing a career milestone, needing just 189 receiving yards to surpass 10,000 career receiving yards.