NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 23, 2026 UTC
The San Francisco 49ers are signing veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, according to reporting by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move comes as the team deals with multiple injuries at the wide receiver position, including expected extended absences for De’Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson on the outside. [1]
Over a 12-year NFL career, Cooks has recorded 734 catches for 9,811 yards and 60 touchdowns across stints with six different franchises. Head coach Kyle Shanahan previously indicated the team would evaluate players ahead of Week 3, and Schefter reported that Cooks will initially work to get up to speed on the practice squad. [1]
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- 49ers sign veteran WR with nearly 10,000 career receiving yards — 2026-09-22T22:03:50+00:00