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Kellen Moore just sent a former Cowboys WR packing out of nowhere Former Cowboys receiver Brandin Cooks has been released by the Saints and Kellen Moore.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Saints hand NFC South foe a huge opportunity by moving on from Brandin Cooks The New Orleans Saints made a bit of a surprising decision on Wednesday, parting ways with wide receiver Brandin Cooks.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • WHODATDISH.COM

Should Patriots Pursue Brandin Cooks Reunion After Saints Release? With the New Orleans Saints reportedly releasing Brandin Cooks, should the New England Patriots pursue a reunion with the veteran receiver?

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • NESN.COM

Agrees to part ways with Saints Cooks and New Orleans have mutually agreed to part ways Wednesday,Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Cooks has spent the majority of the 2025 campaign operating as the No. 3 wide receiver for the Saints, and though he seemed a likely candidate to be moved ahead of the NFL's trade deadline, the team instead opted to part ways with Rashid Shaheed. Now a free agent, the 32-year-old wideout figures to search for an opportunity to compete elsewhere in the league, likely targeting teams that are in better position to earn a playoff berth. Across 10 regular-season games, Cooks has hauled in 19 of 25 targets for 165 scoreless receiving yards.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

A maiden win for rookie QB Tyler Shough provides a plotline for the Saints' upcoming games

Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough needed just two starts to secure his first win for a New Orleans Saints team that has won just two games all season

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Panthers look to build off momentum from big win over Packers when they host NFC South-rival Saints

The Carolina Panthers have stepped into the playoff conversation after a surprising 16-13 win against the Green Bay Packers

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Brandin Cooks interview | Saints-Rams Postgame | 2025 NFL Week 9 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks' postgame interview after the Saints' game at the Los Angeles Rams in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL...

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Catches two passes Week 9 Cooks tallied two receptions (on three targets) for 16 yards during Sunday's 34-10 loss against the Rams.

Impact Cooks once again operated as the Saints' WR3, finishing tied with RB1 Alvin Kamara for fourth on the team in targets behind Rashid Shaheed (nine), Chris Olave (four) and tight end Juwan Johnson (four). Through nine games, the 32-year-old wideout has now averaged 2.1 catches for 18.3 receiving yards per game. Cooks has also yet to eclipse 26 yards in a game this season. New Orleans will next play versus Carolina in Week 10 on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs three passes Week 8 Cooks recorded three receptions (on four targets) for 22 yards during Sunday's 23-3 defeat to the Buccaneers.

Impact Cooks logged more than 1.0 catch and 1.0 target for the first time since Week 4. The Saints' passing offense saw an uptick in passing attempts (51) despite benching starter Spencer Rattler for rookie Tyler Shough in the third quarter. Cooks logged one fewer target than second-year wideout Devaughn Vele, while both played supplementary roles behind top three pass-catchers Chris Olave (12), Rashid Shaheed (12) and tight end Juwan Johnson (8). Fantasy owners should expect a similar dispersal of targets during the Week 8 contest versus the Rams on Sunday, Nov. 2.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

3 Rashid Shaheed trades that would force the Saints to stop being stubborn The New Orleans Saints fire sale is pending and their wide receivers are going to be hot commodities. Chris Olave, Brandin Cooks and Rashid...

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

How Brandin Cooks can make NFL history with Saints trade deadline decision | Sporting News Brandin Cooks is a name to watch at the 2025 NFL trade deadline.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sees one target again Week 7 Cooks reeled in his only target for three yards during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Bears.

Impact Cooks has now logged exactly one target three weeks in a row. While no other wide receivers have stepped up for the Saints, the 32-year-old has been completely overshadowed by Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed and tight end Juwan Johnson, as these three were targets on 23 of Spencer Rattler's 32 passing attempts. Jack-of-all-trades tight end Taysom Hill also logged two catches Sunday, representing just another pass-catcher to pull targets away from Cooks. The wideout should continue to fulfill a reserve role, even if he's in the starting lineup, during the Week 8 matchup versus Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees one target again Week 7 Cooks reeled in his only target for three yards during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Bears.

Impact Cooks has now logged exactly one target three weeks in a row. While he has not been supplanted as the WR3, the 32-year-old has been overshadowed completely by Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed and tight end Juwan Johnson, as these three were targeted on 23 of Spencer Rattler's 32 passing attempts. Jack-of-all-trades tight end Taysom Hill also logged two catches Sunday, representing just another pass-catcher to pull targets away from Cooks. The wideout should continue to fulfill a reserve role, even if he's in the starting lineup, during the Week 8 matchup versus Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs one target again Cooks caught his only target for 21 yards during Sunday's 25-19 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Cooks logged a season-low in targets for the second week in a row. The 32-year-old has served as the Saints' No. 3 wideout this season, but his production has looked more like that of a WR4, averaging 2.2 catches on 2.8 targets for 20.7 yards per game. His fantasy numbers should remain negligible so long as Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed and TE1 Juwan Johnson are healthy moving forward. His next opportunity will come during the Week 7 matchup versus the Bears on Sunday, Sept. 19.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brandin Cooks makes sliding catch for 21-yard gain New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks brings in 21-yard sliding catch from quarterback Spencer Rattler against the New England Patr...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • NFL.COM

Brandin Cooks makes sliding catch for 21-yard gain | Saints-Patriots Highlights | 2025 NFL Week 6 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks makes an impressive sliding catch for 21 yards from quarterback Spencer Rattler vs. the New E...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Sees one target Sunday Cooks gathered in his only target for five yards during Sunday's 26-14 victory versus the Giants.

Impact Cooks saw his lowest target share and playing time of the season, resulting in season lows in catches and yards. The 32-year-old went from playing at least 68 percent of offensive snaps in each of the first four weeks - including 91 percent in Week 4 - to 45 percent in Week 5. It's unclear why he saw such a sharp decline in playing time, though second-year wideout Devaughn Vele saw a jump from six percent of offensive snaps to 37 percent played Sunday. Neither Cooks nor Vele will have any fantasy value so long as they operate as the third and fourth wideouts in what has been a limited passing offense with quarterback Spencer Rattler. Cooks will hope to play more offensive snaps during the Week 6 contest versus his former team, the Patriots.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Rattler and Kellen Moore Get First Wins as Saints Beat Giants

Spencer Rattler got the first win of his NFL career as the Saints defeated the turnover-prone Giants.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Spencer Rattler and Kellen Moore Get First Wins as Saints Beat Giants

Saints QB Spencer Rattler and coach Kellen Moore get 1st win over mistake-prone Giants, 26-14

Spencer Rattler passed for an 87-yard touchdown to Rashid Shaheed, safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a score, and New Orleans defeated the turnover-prone New York...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs three catches again Sunday Cooks hauled in three of four targets for 22 yards during Sunday's 31-19 defeat versus the Bills.

Impact Cooks nearly caught his second touchdown of the season on a 17-yard strike into the end zone from quarterback Spencer Rattler. But the call was reversed upon official review, which determined that the 32-year-old wideout didn't maintain control through the ground. Cooks has put up almost the exact same stat line through each of the first four games this season, averaging 2.8 catches (on 3.8 targets) for 24.5 yards. His role as a WR3 in the Saints' struggling offense won't yield him much value aside from the deepest PPR leagues. Cooks should continue to operate behind wideout Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed during the Week 5 matchup versus the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saints hoping their more competitive showing at Buffalo has them poised to finally win a game

The New Orleans Saints are showing signs of being more competitive, even as their record continues to get worse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Rattler and the winless Saints show some improvement in a loss to the Bills

First-year coach Kellen Moore and the New Orleans Saints remain winless four games into the season

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Was it a catch? Saints lose touchdown on controversial Brandin Cooks reversal vs. Bills Brandin Cooks nearly gave the Saints the lead with a highlight-reel grab against the Bills, but replay overturned it.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Three catches in loss Cooks caught three of five targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 44-13 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Cooks operated as the Saints' No. 3 wide receiver, playing 51 of the team's 73 offensive snaps behind both Chris Olave (62) and Rashid Shaheed (54). The 31-year-old wideout has failed to record more than three catches in all three games this season, offering very little upside in New Orleans' struggling offense. Cooks is best left out of fantasy lineups heading into a Week 4 matchup against the Bills.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brandin Cooks on WR room, playing in Seattle | Seahawks vs. Saints NFL Week 3 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks speaks with the media from the University of Washington on Friday, September 19, 2025 ahead o...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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