BRANDIN COOKS NEWS

Turns in limited practice Cooks (neck) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cooks' ability to practice in a limited fashion is a good sign with regard to his status for Sunday's game against the Colts, but he may need to upgrade to full activity Friday to avoid carrying a designation into the weekend. While Cooks was sidelined in the Texans' blowout loss to the Bears in Week 14, receivers Keke Coutee, Chad Hansen and Steven Mitchell and tight end Jordan Akins served as the primary options in the passing game for quarterback Deshaun Watson. Cooks would presumably usurp all of those players and step in as Watson's top target if he can gain clearance for the Week 15 contest.

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Practices in limited fashion Cooks (neck) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact That's a step in the right direction for Cooks, who was inactive for this past Sunday's game against the Bears. That said, interim coach Romeo Crennel noted that the team's coaching/training staff will have to see how the wideout does at practice in the coming days before settling on his status for this weekend's game against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. If Cooks is unable to return to action, added snaps would continue to be available for Chad Hansen and Steven Mitchell.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Could return Week 15 Interim coach Romeo Crennel said Monday that Cooks (foot/neck) will be evaluated leading up to Sunday's game in Indianapolis, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official sitereports.

Impact Crennel said that Cooks will have a good chance to suit up against the Colts as long as he can resume practicing, so the 27-year-old's status will warrant close monitoring as the week progresses. Keke Coutee and Chad Hansen once again figure to handle expanded roles on offense if Cooks were to miss time, especially with Will Fuller (suspension) out and Randall Cobb (toe) not expected to return from IR. On a positive note for Houston, David Johnson (undisclosed) is expected to come off the reserve/COVID-19 list this week.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Watson all by himself as Texans lose 36-7 to Bears No Brandin Cooks, Will Fuller or Randall Cobb. No David Johnson, either.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Watson all by himself as Texans lose 36-7 to Bears

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DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Texans: Brandin Cooks highlights Week 14 inactives The Houston Texans will be without their best current wide receiver in Week 14. Once again the Houston Texans and quarterback Deshaun Watson...

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • TOROTIMES.COM

Texans vs. Bears Week 14 inactives: WR Brandin Cooks is out The Houston Texans declared their inactives for Week 14 against the Chicago Bears, and receiver Brandin Cooks was deemed inactive.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Inactive Sunday Cooks (neck/foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact With Cooks unable to suit up, the depth of the Texans' wideout corps is further challenged in Week 14. In his absence, Keke Coutee (knee) figures to be busy Sunday, while Chad Hansen will once again be in line to see an expanded role in the team's passing attack.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday Cooks (foot/neck) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Bears, "barring a significant late improvement," according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Impact If Cooks is indeed inactive for Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff, look for Keke Coutee (knee) and Chad Hansen to serve as the Texans' top wide receiver options in Week 14.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Sunday Cooks (foot/neck), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was limited at practice this week due to the foot and neck issues to earn the questionable designation, but it shouldn't affect his availability for Week 14. Houston's receiving corps remains depleted in the absences of Will Fuller (suspension), Randall Cobb (toe) and Kenny Stills (released), but Cooks and Keke Coutee (knee), who is also considered questionable, are both expected to suit up Sunday at Chicago.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 13, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Listed as questionable Cooks (foot/neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears after being limited at practice this week.

Impact Keke Coutee (knee) also is listed as questionable for the contest, though he practiced fully Thursday and Friday. With the depth of the Texans' receiving corps having been taxed by the suspension of Will Fuller, the release of Kenny Stills and Randall Cobb (toe) remaining on IR, both Cooks and Coutee figure to remain busy this weekend, assuming they're cleared to play in advance of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Cooks (foot/neck) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Cooks has now logged back-to-back limited sessions while nursing neck and foot issues, leaving him with just one more opportunity to upgrade to full activity ahead of Sunday's game in Chicago. As the most experienced receiver left on Houston's roster, Cooks stands to draw extra attention from the Bears' defense if he's cleared to play. Of course, serving as Deshaun Watson's de facto top option could balance things out.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Cooks (foot/neck) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact As was fellow wide receiver Keke Coutee (knee), with the duo's status now worth monitoring in advance of Sunday's game against the Bears. Given the state of the Texans' depleted wideout corps, both players figure to be busy this weekend, assuming they're able to suit up.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues run of consistency Cooks caught five of eight targets for 65 yards during Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Colts.

Impact In the absence of Will Fuller (suspension), Cooks surprisingly finished third on the team in catches and receiving yards while checking in second in targets. He briefly left the game to be checked for a possible concussion but was able to return. Additionally, his status as the team's most experienced wideout drew more attention from a formidable Colts defense, but he still managed to reach the 60-yard mark for the seventh time in his last eight games. In fact, Cooks is averaging 80.8 yards per game during that span and will look to continue his consistent production next Sunday against the Bears.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to game After being evaluated for a possible concussion during Sunday's game against the Colts, Cooks was subsequently cleared to return, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.

Impact Good news for the Texans, who can ill-afford any further hits to their wideout depth, in the wake of the team having waived Kenny Stills and Will Fuller recently being handed a six-game suspension.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Possible concussion Cooks is being evaluated for a possible concussion during Sunday's game against the Colts, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Cooks sidelined, Keke Coutee, Chad Hansen and Steven Mitchell are next in line for the Texans' Week 13 wideout snaps. Prior to his exit from Sunday's game, Cooks caught four of his seven targets for 42 yards.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colts are huge challenge for Texans in wake of suspensions

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DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS