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Cooks last played for the New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills in 2025. In 15 combined games, he caught 24 passes for 279 yards. The Stockton native is well past his prime, having last racked up 1,000-plus receiving yards with the Houston Texans in 2021. Nonetheless, Cooks was one of the most accomplished receivers on the market, ranking sixth among active players in career receiving yards (9,811), receptions (734) and receiving touchdowns (60).
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Cooks joins 49ers as veteran depth; past prime but brings experience to Shanahan system.

Cooks signed with the 49ers to reinforce an ailing wide receiver corps. The source notes he is well past his prime, having last recorded 1,000-plus receiving yards with the Houston Texans in 2021; in 15 combined games with the Saints and Bills in 2025, he caught 24 passes for 279 yards. Despite his decline, the source acknowledges his veteran experience will be necessary to get him up-to-speed in Kyle Shanahan's offense, and he ranks sixth among active players in career receiving yards (9,811), receptions (734), and receiving touchdowns (60).

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