MAY 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
BRANDIN COOKS #3 - WIDE RECEIVER - DALLAS COWBOYS
91 YDS •
9 REC •
1 TD
91 YDS
9 REC
1 TD
Texans WR Brandin Cooks says coach David Culley 'brings a lot of energy' Houston Texans coach David Culley brings plenty of energy to the team, and receiver Brandin Cooks has taken notice.
Texans WR Brandin Cooks explains the secret to adapting to new quarterbacks Houston Texans receiver Brandin Cooks knows the key to getting on the same page with a new quarterback.
MAY 27, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
What if ... the Saints hadn't traded up for Brandin Cooks in the 2014 NFL Draft? If the Saints held steady at No. 27, defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, who eventually went to Dallas at No. 34, would've been available.
APRIL 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Agrees to new deal Cooks and the Texans have agreed to a contract restructure that frees up $6.5 million in cap space for the team, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Cooks previously was scheduled for a $12 million cap hit, which was more than reasonable after he rebounded from a subpar 2019 to record the his fifth 1,000-yard receiving season of his career in 2020. This restructure likely converts most of his 2021 base salary into a bonus, reducing this year's cap charge by pushing some of it to the final two seasons of Cooks' contract (2022, 2023) instead. The Texans apparently intend to keep the veteran wideout, though he might end up playing for a young, overmatched team with a new coach and a new quarterback (TBD). Cook's fantasy value for the upcoming season partially hinges on the Deshaun Watson situation.
MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Deshaun Watson's leverage, Brandin Cooks' trade value and more in Texans mailbag Trading Deshaun Watson would force the Houston Texans into a teardown. Would Brandin Cooks and Laremy Tunsil become trade assets?
MARCH 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Was Deshaun Watson's 2020 season the best by a quarterback in more than a decade?
The Texans struggled in 2020, but PFF said Deshaun Watson far exceeded expectations. Do Skip and Shannon agree?FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Brandin Cooks explained why he believes Bill Belichick will turn the Patriots around "I think if it’s too hard for you, that must mean you don’t like to work hard."
FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • BOSTON.COM
Week 17 scoring bonanza caps record-setting season
The Week 17 scoring bonanza provided the perfect finish to a record-setting season on offenseJANUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Texans set with QB Watson; most everything else in question
Deshaun Watson has established himself as the leader of the Houston Texans and was one of the only bright spots for them in this dreadful seasonJANUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Season-best performance in Week 17 Cooks caught 11 of 16 targets for 166 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-38 loss to the Titans.
Impact The veteran receiver wrapped up a disappointing campaign for the Texans with his best performance yet in a Houston uniform. Cooks finished 2020 with 1,150 receiving yards, the fifth time in the last six seasons he's topped 1,000, and six TDs. With three years but no guaranteed money remaining on his current contract, the team could easily decide to part ways with Cooks if the new regime decides to clean house, but a return to Houston would put him in position for another very productive season as Deshaun Watson's No. 1 wideout.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 17
NFL Today, Week 17JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Henry passes 2K, Titans beat Texans 41-38 on late field goal
Derrick Henry reached 2,000 yards rushing by running for a career-high 250 yards and Sam Sloman’s 37-yard field as time expired lifted the Tennessee Titans to a 41-38 victory over...JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deshaun Heaves a Flea Flicker TD to Brandin Cooks!
JANUARY 3, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Brandin Cooks cracks 1,000 yard receiving mark in 2020 WR Brandin Cooks caught a 20-yard pass to start Sunday's game, and eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in 2020.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Texans WR Brandin Cooks says 'I'm not going to accept any more trades' Receiver Brandin Cooks says the Houston Texans need to think twice if they think about trading him in the 2021 offseason.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Bad Texans get mad as losing streak extends to 4 games
The Houston Texans have been bad all season, and the frustration was obvious after their loss to the Bengals on SundayDECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Today, Week 16
NFL Today, Week 16DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Every catch by Brandin Cooks from 141-yard game | Week 16 Watch every catch made by Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks from his 141-yard game during his week 16 matchup against the Cincinnat...
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM
Spectacular effort in loss Cooks secured seven of 10 targets for 141 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 37-31 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Impact Cooks paced the Texans in receptions, receiving yardage and targets in a spectacular effort, one that included his second-best yardage total of the season. The 27-year-old speedster's 25-yard touchdown grab came late in the second quarter and helped knot the score at 10-10, erasing an early deficit for Houston. Cooks now has at least five receptions in five of the last six contests and will look to finish off a successful first season in Houston with a strong showing against the Titans in Week 17.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals beat Texans 37-31 for first road win since 2018
Samaje Perine ran for two touchdowns, including a 3-yard score late, to give the Cincinnati Bengals their first road win in more than two years with a 37-31 victory over the Housto...DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deshaun Watson's launch codes hit Brandin Cooks for 50-yard explosion Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson's launch codes hit wide receiver Brandin Cooks for 50-yard explosion.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16
Championship week has arrivedDECEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Solid in return from injury Cooks recorded six receptions on seven targets for 59 yards in Week 15 against the Colts.
Impact Cooks returned to action after a one-game absence and tied for the team lead in targets. He was efficient in turning those targets into receptions, though he failed to get loose for any big gains. His longest reception of the day went for 16 yards, and he managed only two additional catches for double-digit yardage. Even so, his consistent volume bodes well for future weeks, particularly in a Week 16 matchup against the Bengals.
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Texans vs. Colts Week 15 inactives: WR Brandin Cooks is active The Houston Texans have activated WR Brandin Cooks as they get ready for the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Cleared for Week 15 Cooks (neck) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Colts, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Listed as questionable ahead of last week's loss to the Bears, Cooks initially appeared on track to play before his situation took a turn for the worse and the Texans opted to make him inactive. The week off appears to have done Cooks some good, as he practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday before taking every rep in the Texans' final Week 15 practice. With his injury no longer a concern, Cooks should rank as the clear top target for quarterback Deshaun Watson in what could be a pass-happy game script for the Texans, who are sizable road underdogs for the divisional matchup.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
