A veteran wide receiver has just been released by the New Orleans Saints — and the Pittsburgh Steelers need to act fast to sign him.
On Wednesday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that WR Brandin Cooks was released by the Saints — a mutual decision between both sides.
#Saints WR Brandin Cooks, who was a possible trade target before the deadline, had been released, sources say. The two sides agreed on this, and now heads to waivers. pic.twitter.com/rhu3tbnyVw
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 19, 2025
A 12-year wideout with six 1,000-yard receiving seasons with four different teams, Cooks has proven himself a valuable asset to any NFL offense.
Cooks now heads to waivers for his next opportunity in the league, where he’d potentially be a perfect fit alongside Steelers WRs DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson, and Calvin Austin III, catching passes from 41-year-old QB Aaron Rodgers — when healthy, that is.
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