According to Nick Underhill, the Saints have promoted WR Kevin Austin Jr. to the active roster and signed WR Jha’Quan Jackson to the practice squad. The shuffling is the result of waiving veteran WR Brandin Cooks. Cooks was a potential trade candidate at the deadline a few weeks ago but no deal came together. The Saints are going young at receiver after dealing Rashid … [Read more...] about Saints Making Three Moves Today
Saints Waiving WR Brandin Cooks In Mutual Decision
According to Nick Underhill, the Saints and WR Brandin Cooks have mutually agreed to part ways, and the veteran will be waived. Underhill adds Cooks renegotiated his contract to facilitate the move. He had guaranteed money in 2026 after signing a two-year deal this offseason. Since it’s after the trade deadline, he’ll go on waivers and will be available for any team to … [Read more...] about Saints Waiving WR Brandin Cooks In Mutual Decision
Saints Reportedly Attempted To Include ‘Poison Pill’ In Brandin Cooks’ Deal To Clear Waivers
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, citing a source with knowledge of the situation, reports that the Saints agreed to a revised contract with veteran WR Brandin Cooks before waiving him. According to Florio, the Saints specifically agreed that Cooks would be released and he would forego all rights to the balance of his 2025 salary as termination pay, if/when he clears … [Read more...] about Saints Reportedly Attempted To Include ‘Poison Pill’ In Brandin Cooks’ Deal To Clear Waivers
NFC Notes: Chris Olave, Chuba Hubbard, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons Falcons QB Kirk Cousins on his health as he prepares to start Week 12 for the Falcons: “I do feel good, and I would never tell you if I wasn’t probably until the season is over.” (Josh Kendall) Panthers Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard has dealt with a calf injury this season, resulting in him losing the starting job to RB Rico Dowdle. Hubbard admits that he rushed back “a … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Chris Olave, Chuba Hubbard, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
NFL Transactions: Wednesday 11/19
49ers Signed LB Stone Blanton to their practice squad. Bears Designated CB Kyler Gordon to return from injured reserve. Bengals Designated TE Mike Gesicki to return from injured reserve. Browns Signed DB D’Angelo Ross to their active roster from the Texans’ practice squad. Signed DB Sam Webb to their active roster from the Titans’ practice squad. Cardinals Signed P … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Wednesday 11/19