Current Team and Contract Details
Brandin Cooks currently plays for the Houston Texans as a wide receiver. He signed a two-year contract with the Texans ahead of the 2024 NFL season, with the deal reported to be worth up to 30 million dollars, including guaranteed money. The contract structure includes a mix of base salary and incentives tied to receptions and target volume. For the full breakdown of the deal, see the official Houston Texans roster and contract page at houstontexans.com.
Before joining Houston, Cooks spent the 2023 season with the Dallas Cowboys, where he appeared in 15 games and recorded 48 receptions for 530 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Cowboys acquired him in a trade that sent a 2023 fifth-round pick to the New Orleans Saints. His time with Dallas was brief but productive, and it set the stage for his current role in Houston, where he is expected to be a primary outside option opposite Nico Collins.
Career Statistics and Performance Trends
Over his nine-year NFL career, Brandin Cooks has accumulated over 500 receptions for more than 7,000 receiving yards and 40 touchdowns. His best statistical season came in 2022 with the New Orleans Saints, when he caught 107 passes for 1,163 yards and 5 touchdowns, earning Pro Bowl consideration. That season marked a career-high in both targets and yards after catch, highlighting his ability to stretch the field.
In 2024, Cooks is projected to continue as a high-volume target in the Texans offense under head coach DeMeco Ryans. His role is expected to focus on slot and outside routes, with an emphasis on quick timing and separation. For detailed career stats and advanced metrics, visit the NFL official player page at nfl.com/players/brandin-cooks.
Trade History and Team Transitions
New Orleans Saints Era
Brandin Cooks was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, selected 21st overall. He played four seasons with the Saints, totaling 245 receptions and 3,024 receiving yards. His time in New Orleans established him as a deep threat and reliable possession receiver, and it laid the foundation for his future value in trades and free agency.
Los Angeles Rams and Houston Texans
Cooks was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 2018, where he won Super Bowl LVI and recorded a career-high 107 receptions in the 2021 season. After a brief stint with the Dallas Cowboys in 2023, he joined the Houston Texans in 2024. The Texans viewed him as a low-cost, high-upside addition to their receiving corps, and his fit alongside CeeDee Lamb and Nico Collins creates one of the most dynamic backcourts in the league. For more on the Texans roster moves, see the team's official transactions page at houstontexans.com/transactions.