# Brandin Cooks joins 49ers practice squad

> Veteran WR Brandin Cooks lands 49ers practice squad spot after Ravens workout
- Title: Brandin Cooks joins 49ers practice squad · NBC Sports
- Summary: Veteran WR Brandin Cooks lands 49ers practice squad spot after Ravens workout Cooks joins 49ers practice squad to fill injury gaps in receiving corps
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/wr-brandin-cooks-to-sign-with-49ers-practice-squad
- Published: 2026-09-22T22:49:49.941+00:00
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## 49ers add Cooks to practice squad
The 49ers signed veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to their practice squad after he worked out for the Ravens.

> Cooks played for the saints and bills last season, and he was the intended target on the interception that helped the broncos eliminate buffalo in the playoffs.
## 49ers receiving corps in crisis
Demarcus Robinson sprained his ankle in Week 2 and Mike Evans suffered a hip injury in the win over the dolphins.
## 49ers injuries compound
The 49ers are without Ricky Pearsall, who is out for the season, and De'Zhaun Stribling, who will miss months after ankle surgery.
## Cooks' career highlights
Cooks has 734 catches for 9,811 yards and 60 touchdowns over his career.
## Cooks' recent teams
Cooks played for the saints, bills, broncos, texans, rams, and patriots since entering the league as a saints first-rounder in 2014.
## Key takeaway

Cooks joins 49ers practice squad to fill injury gaps in receiving corps