San Francisco 49ers sign veteran WR Brandin Cooks to practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to their practice squad to address a significant injury crisis in their receiving corps. Cooks, a 12-year NFL veteran entering his 13th season, is currently just 189 yards shy of reaching 10,000 career receiving yards.

The move follows several injuries to key players, including Ricky Pearsall, who is out for the season, and rookie De’Zhaun Stribling, who is expected to miss approximately two months. Additionally, Demarcus Robinson is dealing with a high ankle injury, and Mike Evans is managing a hip issue.

Cooks, a former first-round pick out of Oregon State, previously played for teams including the New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, and Buffalo Bills. He is expected to work his way up to the active roster as he gets up to speed with the team's offense.