The Buffalo Bills have signed veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks before Sunday’s crucial AFC showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers, seeking an offensive spark after their recent struggles. This move comes after the Bills’ 23-19 loss to the Houston Texans last week, a setback that has prompted the team to make significant changes to their roster. The team has announced the signing of wide receiver Brandin Cooks to their active roster, a decision that follows his release by the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 22. Cooks, 32, has joined the Bills after clearing waivers and was released from his contract with the Saints on Nov. 22.
Cooks’ signing was accompanied by the release of wide receiver Elijah Moore, a move that highlights the Bills’ efforts to strengthen their offensive capabilities. Cooks, who has had a long NFL career, has signed with the Bills for his sixth team in his 12-year career. His journey has included stints with the New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, and Dallas Cowboys before finally reaching free agency and signing with the Saints again. Despite his extensive experience, Cooks found himself back in free agency and had to sign with the Saints for the second time in his career.
The Bills’ need for a reliable wide receiver is evident, as both star tight end Dalton Kincaid and second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman have been sidelined. Kincaid is currently missing the last three games with a hamstring injury, while Coleman has been a healthy scratch the past two weeks. With no true No. 1 wide receiver to lean on, quarterback Josh Allen has faced challenges in the Bills’ offense. The team’s leading receiver, Khalil Shakir, has managed 54 catches, 564 yards, and three touchdowns, but only Kincaid has more touchdown catches than him (four). The Bills hope that Cooks can provide the necessary offensive spark that they have been lacking in recent games.
Cooks has had a solid season with the Saints, where he has managed 19 catches for 165 yards. Last season with the Dallas Cowboys, he had 29 catches for 259 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games. Over his 12-year career, he has accumulated 729 catches for 9,697 yards and 60 touchdowns. The Bills are hoping that these numbers will translate into an immediate impact on the field, especially with their upcoming matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This game is a crucial one for the Bills, as they face off against the Steelers (6-5) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. The outcome of this game could significantly affect the Bills’ standing in the AFC. The Bills aim to make a statement with their move, hoping that Cooks can provide the offensive firepower they have been missing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM