New Orleans Saints agree to terms with WR Brandin Cooks
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Brandon Cooks
By Ross Jackson - Louisiana Sports
A veteran wide receiver was going to be a highly sought after commodity for the New Orleans Saints’ offseason. Now that the pursuit is complete with the signing of former first-round draft pick Brandin Cooks, there are concerns that the Saints will too quickly turn the page on addressing the position further. However, that is unlikely to be the case.
While Cooks does provide a veteran presence of a similar ilk to top receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, the team still lacks a proven, big-bodied, and physical wide receiver.
Veteran players like Keenan Allen and Amari Cooper carry traits that could help the team as X-receiver options, if signed. The two wideouts also have at least a season each of familiarity with head coach and offensive play caller Kellen Moore. But New Orleans could understandably wait until next month’s NFL Draft to pull the trigger on another deal.
The incoming rookie class provides several wide receivers of this mold. Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan is expected to be a realistic option for the Saints at No. 9 overall. Iowa State’s Jayden Higgin and Ole Miss receiver Tre Harris could be among the several day two options. An underrated name like South Dakota State University wideout Nick Nash could be a day three diamond in the rough. ...
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https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...ack-to-new-orleans-on-reported-two-year-deal/
https://saintsreport.com/threads/be...-to-a-one-year-2-1-million-deal.520840/unread
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https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...o-pair-derek-carr-with-6-time-pro-bowler-pat3
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints-bringing-back-brandin-cooks-first-round-pick-2014-free-agency
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...e-2-superstars-stand-out-for-new-orleans-pat3
https://whodatdish.com/saints-final...s-who-was-drafted-by-new-orleans-01jpwxte5waf
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...ng-by-acquiring-reclamation-project-lt-colin3
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...ive-starter-to-bengals-after-short-stint-pat3
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/arti...add_11_year_veteran_to_deal/s1_17396_41938531
https://fansided.com/nfl-contract-grades-saints-reunite-with-ex-first-round-pick-brandin-cooks
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/arti...placement_in_2025_nfl_draft/s1_13132_41937202
https://whodatdish.com/experts-beli...s-after-how-free-agency-unfolded-01jptfpnyh1r
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/report-ex-saints-og-lucas-195322587.html
ARTICLES FROM NEWORLEANS.FOOTBALL (PAY SITE - SOME FREE CONTENT):
> Mike Triplett: Saints bring back Brandin Cooks to add much-needed receiver depth
ARTICLES FROM SAINTS OFFICIAL SITE:
> Five Things to Know about Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks
> New Orleans Saints agree to terms with WR Brandin Cooks
> Morning Break: Saints continue building the 2025 season roster
OTHER SOURCES:
> WDSU: New Orleans Saints reunite with wide receiver Brandin Cooks
> LouisianaSports.net: Signing Brandin Cooks shouldn’t stop Saints from adding big WR target
> Athlon Sports: Saints Reunite With Former First-Round Receiver
> WGNO: Saints Might Snag Derek Carr Replacement At No. 9, Says Insider: 'Perfect Time'
> AtoZ Sports: Winners and losers for the New Orleans Saints following latest wave of NFL free agency
> WGNO: Saints Newest Star Has 1 Thing In Mind Before 2025 Season
> AtoZ Sports: Saints reunite with their own former first-round pick in effort to make Kellen Moore's life a little bit easier
> Sporting News: Saints $17 million star predicted to be New Orleans' best trade chip
> AtoZ Sports: Saints ignore one of their biggest free agency moves in latest NFL mock draft to pick one of the top talents in the entire class
> PFN: Saints Add Another Weapon for Derek Carr, Signing 62-TD WR to $13 Million Contract
RUMORS & SPECULATION:
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...ion-former-patriots-cb-slot-specialist-colin3
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...rojected-7-1-million-6-time-pro-bowler-colin3
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-landing-spots-best-available-2025-free-agents
https://whodatdish.com/saints-make-...r-in-2025-nfl-mock-draft-roundup-01jpt8ez4fbe
> WGNO: Saints Rumors: How Serious Was New Orleans About Signing Cooper Kupp?
> Sporting News: Patriots predicted to land 21-year-old OT, more in blockbuster trade with Saints
> Athlon Sports: Amari Cooper Advised to Reunite with Ex-Raiders Teammate in NFL Free Agency
PODCASTS & VIDEO:
.. Do Saints have big plans for $30M in cap space?
.. Another AWFUL Signing For Saints! | Why Brandin Cooks Reunion Makes NO SENSE For New Orleans!
.. Saints Targeting STARTING OL In Free Agency? | New Orleans NFL Draft Strategy!
.. FINALLY: New Orleans Saints, Dillon Radunz Could Be NEW STARTER On Offensive Line After Visit
.. Saints Searching For IMMEDIATE STARTER ON OL! | Former Titans Guard Heading To New Orleans?
.. CONSPIRACY: Are the Saints Clearing Cap for Cam Ward?! | James Skrmetta Reacts
.. Derek Carr Could Be GONE SOON?!
.. Saints Sign Former Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks! | HUGE Weapon For Derek Carr??
.. Asante Samuel Jr. LINKED To The New Orleans Saints In 2025 NFL Free Agency
.. New Orleans Saints SIGN Brandin Cooks | What’s Next for the Saints in Free Agency and the NFL Draft?
.. Dattitude (352): Who is Saints left guard? And Will Wade not done at McNeese
.. New Orleans Saints Sign Brandin Cooks To 2-Year Deal
.. Brandin Cooks 2024 Highlights 🔥 | Welcome Back to the Saints
.. New Orleans Saints Bring Back Brandin Cooks
.. Saints head coach Kellen Moore discusses offseason moves at LSU Coaches Clinic
.. Rivalries matter TOO MUCH for the NFL to change playoff seeding! | NFL Live
.. NFL SQUAD: NFL Rule Changes SPARKS Debate | League Overhaul Incoming?
.. Should the Saints Fix Their O-Line in Free Agency or the Draft? | State of the Saints Podcast
.. Erin Summers on Zion's recent play, Pelicans+ interactive stream | Pelicans Podcast
> SAINTS DISCUSSION BOARD
CBrandon Cooks
By Ross Jackson - Louisiana Sports
A veteran wide receiver was going to be a highly sought after commodity for the New Orleans Saints’ offseason. Now that the pursuit is complete with the signing of former first-round draft pick Brandin Cooks, there are concerns that the Saints will too quickly turn the page on addressing the position further. However, that is unlikely to be the case.
While Cooks does provide a veteran presence of a similar ilk to top receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, the team still lacks a proven, big-bodied, and physical wide receiver.
Veteran players like Keenan Allen and Amari Cooper carry traits that could help the team as X-receiver options, if signed. The two wideouts also have at least a season each of familiarity with head coach and offensive play caller Kellen Moore. But New Orleans could understandably wait until next month’s NFL Draft to pull the trigger on another deal.
The incoming rookie class provides several wide receivers of this mold. Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan is expected to be a realistic option for the Saints at No. 9 overall. Iowa State’s Jayden Higgin and Ole Miss receiver Tre Harris could be among the several day two options. An underrated name like South Dakota State University wideout Nick Nash could be a day three diamond in the rough. ...
Read the Full Story - Louisiana Sports
MORE SAINTS RELATED NEWS:
https://saintsreport.com/threads/sa...oks-to-a-2-year-13-million-deal.520835/unread
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...ack-to-new-orleans-on-reported-two-year-deal/
https://saintsreport.com/threads/be...-to-a-one-year-2-1-million-deal.520840/unread
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saints-news/saints-adding-much-needed-star-on-13-million-deal-pat3
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...o-pair-derek-carr-with-6-time-pro-bowler-pat3
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints-bringing-back-brandin-cooks-first-round-pick-2014-free-agency
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...e-2-superstars-stand-out-for-new-orleans-pat3
https://whodatdish.com/saints-final...s-who-was-drafted-by-new-orleans-01jpwxte5waf
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...ng-by-acquiring-reclamation-project-lt-colin3
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...ive-starter-to-bengals-after-short-stint-pat3
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/arti...add_11_year_veteran_to_deal/s1_17396_41938531
https://fansided.com/nfl-contract-grades-saints-reunite-with-ex-first-round-pick-brandin-cooks
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/arti...placement_in_2025_nfl_draft/s1_13132_41937202
https://whodatdish.com/experts-beli...s-after-how-free-agency-unfolded-01jptfpnyh1r
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/report-ex-saints-og-lucas-195322587.html
ARTICLES FROM NEWORLEANS.FOOTBALL (PAY SITE - SOME FREE CONTENT):
> Mike Triplett: Saints bring back Brandin Cooks to add much-needed receiver depth
ARTICLES FROM SAINTS OFFICIAL SITE:
> Five Things to Know about Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks
> New Orleans Saints agree to terms with WR Brandin Cooks
> Morning Break: Saints continue building the 2025 season roster
OTHER SOURCES:
> WDSU: New Orleans Saints reunite with wide receiver Brandin Cooks
> LouisianaSports.net: Signing Brandin Cooks shouldn’t stop Saints from adding big WR target
> Athlon Sports: Saints Reunite With Former First-Round Receiver
> WGNO: Saints Might Snag Derek Carr Replacement At No. 9, Says Insider: 'Perfect Time'
> AtoZ Sports: Winners and losers for the New Orleans Saints following latest wave of NFL free agency
> WGNO: Saints Newest Star Has 1 Thing In Mind Before 2025 Season
> AtoZ Sports: Saints reunite with their own former first-round pick in effort to make Kellen Moore's life a little bit easier
> Sporting News: Saints $17 million star predicted to be New Orleans' best trade chip
> AtoZ Sports: Saints ignore one of their biggest free agency moves in latest NFL mock draft to pick one of the top talents in the entire class
> PFN: Saints Add Another Weapon for Derek Carr, Signing 62-TD WR to $13 Million Contract
RUMORS & SPECULATION:
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...ion-former-patriots-cb-slot-specialist-colin3
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...rojected-7-1-million-6-time-pro-bowler-colin3
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-landing-spots-best-available-2025-free-agents
https://whodatdish.com/saints-make-...r-in-2025-nfl-mock-draft-roundup-01jpt8ez4fbe
> WGNO: Saints Rumors: How Serious Was New Orleans About Signing Cooper Kupp?
> Sporting News: Patriots predicted to land 21-year-old OT, more in blockbuster trade with Saints
> Athlon Sports: Amari Cooper Advised to Reunite with Ex-Raiders Teammate in NFL Free Agency
PODCASTS & VIDEO:
.. Do Saints have big plans for $30M in cap space?.. Another AWFUL Signing For Saints! | Why Brandin Cooks Reunion Makes NO SENSE For New Orleans! .. Saints Targeting STARTING OL In Free Agency? | New Orleans NFL Draft Strategy! .. FINALLY: New Orleans Saints, Dillon Radunz Could Be NEW STARTER On Offensive Line After Visit.. Saints Searching For IMMEDIATE STARTER ON OL! | Former Titans Guard Heading To New Orleans?.. CONSPIRACY: Are the Saints Clearing Cap for Cam Ward?! | James Skrmetta Reacts .. Derek Carr Could Be GONE SOON?!.. Saints Sign Former Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks! | HUGE Weapon For Derek Carr?? .. Asante Samuel Jr. LINKED To The New Orleans Saints In 2025 NFL Free Agency .. New Orleans Saints SIGN Brandin Cooks | What’s Next for the Saints in Free Agency and the NFL Draft?.. Dattitude (352): Who is Saints left guard? And Will Wade not done at McNeese .. New Orleans Saints Sign Brandin Cooks To 2-Year Deal.. Brandin Cooks 2024 Highlights 🔥 | Welcome Back to the Saints.. New Orleans Saints Bring Back Brandin Cooks.. Saints head coach Kellen Moore discusses offseason moves at LSU Coaches Clinic .. Rivalries matter TOO MUCH for the NFL to change playoff seeding! | NFL Live.. NFL SQUAD: NFL Rule Changes SPARKS Debate | League Overhaul Incoming?.. Should the Saints Fix Their O-Line in Free Agency or the Draft? | State of the Saints Podcast.. Erin Summers on Zion's recent play, Pelicans+ interactive stream | Pelicans Podcast> SAINTS DISCUSSION BOARD