TL;DR
- Brandin Cooks, a veteran wide receiver, has signed with the Buffalo Bills after being waived by the Saints.
- This signing adds a new weapon for quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills' offense.
- Cooks brings extensive NFL experience, having played for six different teams since 2014.
- He aims to boost the Bills' playmaker depth, supporting Josh Allen's receiving options.
A journeyman NFL wide receiver has found a new home in the AFC East.
According to multiple reports, the Buffalo Bills are signing wide receiver Brandin Cooks, who was waived by the New Orleans Saints last week.
"Former Saints WR Brandin Cooks, now a free agent after he cleared waivers, has signed with the Bills. A new weapon for Josh Allen," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on X.
Cook's tenure with The Bills marks his sixth NFL team since his 2014 league debut with The Saints. The 32-year-old has previously suited up for the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, and Dallas Cowboys before returning to New Orleans in 2025..
Cooks boasts six career seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards, his most recent occurring with the Texans during the 2021 season. This former Oregon State standout has fallen short of expectations in 2025, posting just 165 yards on 19 receptions. Nevertheless, it's worth noting he was part of a dismal Saints offense hampered by exceptionally poor quarterbacking.
The Buffalo Bills are in dire need of more consistent playmakers to support quarterback Josh Allen, as Khalil Shakir has been the team's sole dependable option this season. Acquiring Cooks is expected to significantly enhance Joe Brady's offense, offering Allen a dynamic playmaker with valuable veteran savvy.
The Bills are heading to Acrisure Stadium to face the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday. It remains to be seen if Cooks will debut for the team this weekend.
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