The Buffalo Bills have bolstered their wide receiver corps by signing veteran Brandin Cooks to their active roster. The move comes after Cooks was waived by the New Orleans Saints and cleared waivers earlier this week.
Cooks, a seasoned receiver with 12 NFL seasons under his belt, requested his release from the Saints. Buffalo made roster adjustments, releasing wide receiver Elijah Moore, who had contributed 112 yards on nine receptions over nine games.
The Bills have faced challenges in maintaining a deep and productive wide receiver group this season. Mecole Hardman, recently signed to provide additional support, suffered a calf injury and was placed on injured reserve after fumbling a punt return. Meanwhile, Keon Coleman has been a healthy scratch due to disciplinary reasons over the last two games.
Buffalo’s offense has struggled on the road, scoring less than 20 points in three losses. Their home performance contrasts this, averaging 32.5 points per game versus 21.8 on the road. The Bills have yet to feature a 1,000-yard receiver for the second year in a row, with tight end Dalton Kincaid leading the team with four receiving touchdowns despite limited playtime.
General Manager Brandon Beane acknowledged efforts to improve the roster before the trade deadline, but no deals materialized. The addition of Cooks aims to provide depth and experience as the team progresses through the season.
Brandin Cooks was a first-round draft pick by the Saints in 2014. Over his career, he has amassed 729 receptions, 9,697 yards, and 60 touchdowns. This season, he recorded 19 catches for 165 yards without any touchdowns in 10 games with New Orleans.
With Cooks on board, the Bills hope to enhance their receiving options ahead of upcoming games, including a critical road matchup in Pittsburgh. The veteran’s presence could address current gaps and offer more offensive versatility moving forward.
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