The NFL was a bit quiet on Thursday before some Brandin Cooks news was put out.
Cooks has re-signed with the Houston Texans and will be with them for the next two years, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
WR Brandin Cooks has agreed to a new two-year extension with the Texans, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 7, 2022
Cooks has been the subject of numerous trade rumors this offseason as the Texans are still rebuilding. They could’ve gotten a decent package in return for him if they decided to trade him.
Instead, he’ll be with the Texans for the next two years. He’s had two great seasons in a row with them as he’s gone over 1,000 receiving yards both times.
In 2021, he finished with 1,037 yards and six touchdowns off of 90 receptions.
The NFL world had some mixed reactions to this signing.
Most underrated wr in the league https://t.co/lPrCBKtd3L
— go blazers (@KidWB52) April 7, 2022
There goes that idea https://t.co/OJCmwl99Ks
— Calvin Austvold (@CAustvold80) April 7, 2022
Free Brandin Cooks. https://t.co/6obULl4hn3
— John (@_johnO2) April 7, 2022
Well deserved! https://t.co/P2ctG2S6jv
— Randon McMahon (@RandoCommando24) April 7, 2022
Probably cross that option off for the Browns. https://t.co/fuci1QIiUj
— Brandon Castel (@BCastOhio) April 7, 2022
I don’t want to hear anything from him being unhappy halfway through the season about being in Houston. He commanded some interest but chose to stay https://t.co/fJTiQk9hFJ
— Andrew Metri (@andrew_metri81) April 7, 2022
Interesting, thought he could be a trade candidate. But he’s a good player and deserves to stick somewhere.
Had one-year, $13.7M in cash left. Two months older than Stefon Diggs. Gotta be $18M+ per year I’d think https://t.co/mT1P2rZ0YZ
— Brad Spielberger, Esq. (@PFF_Brad) April 7, 2022
Apparently no one made an offer good enough to move on from him. Love the move as he stays a building block for the offense and helps Mills with progression. Also Cooks finally has a home for the first time in his career 🏹 https://t.co/to0VDgOod8
— big ounce (@_bigounce) April 7, 2022
Either he believes in Davis Mills and Lovie Smith or they gave him so much money. https://t.co/vLeAyEbU46
— Youngish (@Youngish2k51) April 7, 2022
Brandin Cooks first two years with the #Texans: 171 catches, 2,187 yards, 12 TDs.
Let’s run that back the next two years 🤞
Cooks will be 30 the next time he’s a FA. The extension preserves Mills’ best weapon and gives Caserio an out before the natural age-induced decline hits. https://t.co/stLOx2TFU0
— Jordan Pun (@Texans_Thoughts) April 7, 2022
Cooks will continue to catch passes from Davis Mills next season unless the Texans draft a quarterback to start over him.
Pep Hamilton is also set to call the plays next season under Lovie Smith, who was named head coach after the season ended.
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