The San Francisco 49ers agree to sign veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, according to reporting that cites an AP source. One report notes the agreement is made but not yet officially announced by the team, and communication is attributed to a person familiar with the deal who speaks on condition of anonymity.
The purpose of the move is to provide additional depth in a wide receiver group affected by injuries. Multiple outlets describe the signing as reinforcement for an ailing receiver corps, with at least one report stating the expectation is for Cooks to ramp up and potentially join the active roster. Another outlet notes Cooks’ recent NFL experience, including time with the Saints and the Bills, and gives a snapshot of his prior-season production.
Overall, the outlets align on the core points: the 49ers and Cooks reach an agreement for a practice-squad role, the timing is tied to receiver injury concerns, and the signing is framed as a near-term response to upcoming needs.
