BRANDIN COOKS NEWS

Not practicing to begin week Cooks (calf) isn't participating in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Cooks may have picked up the calf issue in last Thursday's practice, when he was listed as a limited participant before sitting out Friday's session entirely and then being ruled out in advance of Sunday's eventual loss to the Browns. The wideout's continued absence from practice to begin Week 14 prep doesn't bode well for his initial chances of suiting up this Sunday in Dallas, but the Texans will see what kind of progress -- if any -- he makes during their next two practices before deciding on his status.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Allen's terrible performance dooms Texans in loss to Browns

It’s unclear what would get Houston’s embarrassing passing game going

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over Texans

Deshaun Watson struggled in a sloppy performance in his first game in 700 days, but a punt return for a touchdown by Donovan Peoples-Jones and two defensive TDs were plenty enough...

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans vs. Browns Friday injury report: WR Brandin Cooks, CB Derek Stingley out The Houston Texans ruled out receiver Brandin Cooks and cornerback Derek Stingley against the Cleveland Browns in Week 13.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Texans BREAKING: Brandin Cooks, Derek Stingley Jr. OUT for Browns Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks to miss Sunday’s game due to a calf injury, and Derek Stingley Jr. out again with a hamstring inj...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Not playing in Week 13 Cooks (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus the Browns.

Impact Cooks had an interesting week of prep, sitting out Wednesday's session for purposes of rest before being listed as limited Thursday due to a calf injury. The health concern didn't allow him to practice at all Friday and now will force his second absence of the season. With Cooks sidelined, the Texans will turn to Nico Collins, Chris Moore, Phillip Dorsett and potentially Amari Rodgers or one of the four wide receivers on the team's practice squad to man the position Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will Lovie Smith be the Houston Texans head coach in 2023?

At 1-9-1, the Texans have been even worse than what was expected. So what does that mean for Lovie Smith? It's complicated.

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Limited at practice Thursday Cooks was listed as limited by a calf injury at practice Thursday.

Impact Cooks was rested Wednesday, but he's now listed as dealing with a health concern in advance of Sunday's game against the Browns. It remains to be seen if the veteran wideout's issue is something he sustained during Week 12 action or stems from Thursday's session. Look for added clarity with regard to Cooks' status to arrive no later than Friday, when the Texans final injury report of the week is posted.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watson set to make Browns' debut at Texans after suspension

All eyes will be on QB Deshaun Watson, who returns from his 11-game suspension for alleged sexual misconduct to make his Cleveland debut against the Houston Texans, his former team

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

QB switch does nothing to help improve terrible Texans

The Houston Texans benched Davis Mills for Kyle Allen this week with coach Lovie Smith saying the switch gave them their best chance to win against the Miami Dolphins

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans sticking with Kyle Allen despite ugly loss to Miami

Houston coach Lovie Smith is sticking with Kyle Allen, even after Allen struggled in the Texans' ugly 30-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five grabs in Week 12 loss Cooks secured all five targets for 59 yards and rushed once for two yards in the Texans' 30-15 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact Cooks was able to turn in a reasonably productive day while working with new quarterback Kyle Allen, recording a team-high 39-yard grab in the second half for the bulk of his production. The veteran wideout's reception and yardage totals checked in second for the Texans on the day, and he now has at least four catches in six of his last seven games. Cooks' next opportunity to keep up his solid production comes in a Week 13 home battle against the Browns.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

At 1-8-1, Texans try to shake worst loss yet vs Washington

Davis Mills threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown on Houston’s second offensive play, setting the tone for the terrible Texans' worst game of the season in a loss...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Team-high receiving yardage in loss Cooks secured three of six targets for 70 yards in the Texans' 23-10 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

Impact The veteran wideout paced the Texans in receiving yardage, with a game-long 41-yard grab playing a significant part. Cooks' upside will continue to be capped to a degree by the team's quarterback play, but he's at least hit or exceeded the 70-yard mark in two of his last three games heading into a Week 12 road matchup versus an inconsistent Dolphins secondary.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heinicke wins starting job after Commanders top Texans 23-10

Taylor Heinicke threw for 191 yards, Kendall Fuller returned an interception for a touchdown, and the Washington Commanders rolled to a 23-10 win over the hapless Houston Texans

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Practices in full Cooks (hip/wrist) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact After playing 65 percent of the Texans' snaps on offense while finishing with 42 total yards on five touches in his return from a one-game absence in last Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Giants, Cooks showed up on Houston's first Week 11 injury report as a non-participant. Though the Texans are now listing Cooks with a hip issue in addition to the lingering wrist injury, his ability to take every rep at Thursday's practice confirms that his absence Wednesday was most likely for maintenance purposes. He looks on track to fill his typical high-volume role in the Houston passing attack this weekend against the Commanders.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders look to build on big win against woeful Texans

The Washington Commanders will look to build on their big win over the previously undefeated Eagles when they visit the Houston Texans Sunday

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back at practice Cooks (hip/wrist) was present for Thursday's practice, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.

Impact Per the report, Cooks -- who didn't practice Wednesday -- was spotted participating in the individual portion of the session. The Texans' upcoming practice report will relay the wideout's official level of participation, but Cooks' return to the field Thursday bodes well for his availability for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Wednesday Cooks didn't practice Wednesday due to hip and wrist injuries.

Impact Cooks was listed as questionable ahead of last week's game against the Giants on account of the wrist issue, but he suited up in the 24-16 loss and finished with four catches for 37 yards on seven targets to go with one carry for five yards. He's now dealing with a hip issue as this weekend's game against the Commanders approaches, though it's possible that the veteran wideout's absence Wednesday was mostly for maintenance purposes. If he's able to return to practice Thursday in any capacity, Cooks would still be in good shape to play this weekend.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans claim WR Rodgers off waivers after release by Packers

The Houston Texans claimed receiver Amari Rodgers off waivers Wednesday a day after he was released by the Green Bay Packers

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans mistakes in red zone lead to fourth straight loss

The Houston Texans lost yet another close game against the New York Giants after failing to convert on five of six trips in the red zone

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandin Cooks Reveals Truth On Texans Red Zone Struggles vs. Giants After several failed trips, veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks places emphasis on the Houston Texans red zone struggles against the Giants.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Brandin Cooks Reveals Truth On Texans Red Zone Struggles vs. Giants After several failed trips, veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks places emphasis on the Houston Texans red zone struggles against the Giants.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Four catches in return Cooks recorded four receptions on seven targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Giants. He added one carry for five yards.

Impact Cooks returned from a one-game absence and finished second on the team in targets, receptions and yards. Most of his catches were non-consequential, though he did chip in a 25-yard gain early in the fourth quarter to get the Texans into the red zone. Two plays later, he caught a 19-yard touchdown, but the play was nullified by a holding penalty. Cooks has now failed to top 50 receiving yards in four of his eight games on the season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE