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NegativeDepth ChartSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Cook is designated as the Dolphins' emergency third quarterback for Week 1; he is allowed to dress for the game but can only enter if both starter Malik Willis and backup Kyle McCord are injured.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 13, 2026The Phinsider

Quarterback Brady Cook is designated as the emergency third quarterback for the Dolphins' Week 1 game against the Raiders, allowing him to dress for the game but only permitted to enter if both starter Malik Willis and backup Kyle McCord are injured.

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NegativeBustSep 7, 2026The Phinsider

The source reports that community members cited Brady Cook as their least favorite waiver claim addition. One member noted Cook was on one of the worst Jets teams ever last year and played a part in their poor performance during the 4 games he started, expressing hope he doesn't see the field this year. Another community member preferred Joe Milton III as an alternative QB option, citing Milton as having more upside than Cook.

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PositiveRoleSep 5, 2026Gang Green Nation

Brady Cook was claimed off waivers by Miami and is currently on the Dolphins' 53-man roster, securing a spot as a backup quarterback.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback Brady Cook was claimed off waivers by Miami and is currently on the Dolphins' 53-man roster for 2026, a surprise move that gives him an active roster spot.

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NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Cook is a new Dolphins quarterback competing for a roster spot. The source notes that reporters focused their attention on Kyle McCord rather than Cook, suggesting McCord may be higher on the depth chart or generating more organizational interest.

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NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026The Phinsider

Brady Cook is a new Dolphins quarterback who is third on the depth chart. He could sit at his locker in peace on Wednesday because reporters opted to swarm Kyle McCord instead, indicating minimal media attention and a lower-profile role on the roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 3, 2026The Phinsider

Quarterback acquired by Miami Dolphins via waiver claim from the New York Jets following the NFL's mandatory 53-player roster cuts.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026The Phinsider

Brady Cook was claimed by Miami Dolphins on waivers from the New York Jets as one of seven waiver claims made by the team on Monday, the most in the league. Cook joins Malik Willis and Kyle McCord as quarterbacks on the 53-man roster as Miami continues to evaluate and develop its quarterback room.

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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Cook, former New York Jets quarterback, was claimed by the Miami Dolphins on waivers as one of eight roster additions Monday. The source notes Cook became the latest in a steady stream of former Jets quarterbacks who wind up with the Dolphins. Cook joins starter Malik Willis and backup Kyle McCord on the Dolphins' quarterback depth chart.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026The Phinsider

Listed on Dolphins 53-man roster at quarterback position following Monday's waiver and free agent moves.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed on Dolphins' updated 53-man roster as quarterback following Monday's waiver and free agent moves.

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PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026The Phinsider

Brady Cook, former New York Jets player, was claimed off waivers by the Dolphins as part of their seven waiver acquisitions—the most in the league. This represents an actionable roster addition for Miami's quarterback room as they continue roster churn ahead of the 2026 season.

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NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source reports that Brady Cook, a former New York Jets player, was claimed by the Miami Dolphins off waivers as one of seven waiver acquisitions on Monday. Cook joins the Dolphins as a quarterback addition to the roster following the initial 53-man cuts.

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NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Cook attempted 179 dropbacks when Adonai Mitchell was on the field for the Jets in 2025, contributing to Mitchell's high target volume despite poor QB play overall.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Cook, who started four games for the Jets at the end of last season, was waived by the team on Sunday and was surprisingly claimed by the Dolphins.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cook was cut by the Jets after losing the backup QB competition to Cade Klubnik and was subsequently picked up by the Miami Dolphins.

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NegativeProjectionAug 31, 2026The Phinsider

Cook was claimed by Miami after starting four games for the Jets in 2025, posting poor efficiency metrics: 88 completions on 153 attempts (57.5%), 739 yards, 2 TDs, and 7 INTs for a 55.4 quarterback rating. These numbers suggest limited fantasy upside as a backup or emergency starter.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Cook was claimed by Miami off waivers from the New York Jets after playing in five games and starting four games for the Jets in 2025; he completed 88 passes on 153 attempts for 739 yards, two touchdowns and seven interceptions with a 55.4 quarterback rating.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Jets lost quarterback Brady Cook to a waiver claim by the Miami Dolphins, meaning Cook will no longer be available to the Jets organization.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Gang Green Nation

Jets lost quarterback Brady Cook to a waiver claim by the Miami Dolphins, removing him from the Jets roster.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cook closed out last season as the Jets' starting quarterback but failed to make the cut after going 0-4 in those starts; he was 88-of-153 for 739 yards, two touchdowns and seven interceptions in five overall appearances before being claimed off waivers by the Dolphins.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Undrafted rookie who went 0-4 as a starter last season; was splitting third-team reps with Bailey Zappe and is a candidate for the practice squad after the Jets release roster moves.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Cook is one of the Jets' other quarterbacks competing for the backup role. In the preseason, Cook combined with Bailey Zappe to go 5 of 11 for 38 yards, suggesting neither has separated himself as a clear alternative to Cade Klubnik for the QB2 position.

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NegativeBustAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Cook was terrible in camp and preseason and is expected to be cut from the Jets 53-man roster.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Gang Green Nation

Jets QB entered the game in the fourth quarter, leading a short drive that ended in a missed field goal; Cook saw limited action in the preseason finale as the third QB option behind Zappe.

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NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Quarterback Brady Cook is confirmed to play in the Giants-Jets preseason finale, providing him an opportunity to compete for a roster or practice squad spot.

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NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Backup quarterback Brady Cook has significant NFL experience and is expected to see playing time for the Jets in the preseason game as part of the team's quarterback rotation.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Cook connected with Quincy Skinner on a fourth-and-three play for a 31-yard touchdown pass with two minutes remaining, extending the Jets' lead to 17-0 in the fourth quarter.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Gang Green Nation

Brady Cook connected with Quincy Skinner on fourth and three for a 31-yard touchdown pass with two minutes remaining in the game, extending the Jets' lead to 17-0.

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NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jets backup QB managed just 16 points combined with Cade Klubnik and Bailey Zappe against Tampa Bay's backups in Week 1 preseason; faces Steelers' second-string defense full of proven veterans who shut down Green Bay's backups.

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PositiveProjectionAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Cook's Jets outlook is brighter than ever despite the loss to the Buccaneers in the preseason opener, suggesting his role or evaluation has improved and he may have a better path to playing time or roster inclusion.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Geno Smith now prefers Brady Cook as QB3 over Bailey Zappe after the preseason opener, noting Cook made a few plays in the fourth quarter outside structure and showed some positives, whereas Zappe's decision-making was poor and throws labored; Cook's ability to create outside structure offers at least some encouraging signs, though his track record of failing against starting NFL defenses last season remains a concern.

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PositiveProjectionAug 15, 2026Gang Green Nation

Cook made several plays in the fourth quarter outside structure, earning source's preference over Bailey Zappe for QB3 role; source acknowledges Cook's history of failing to execute improvisation against starting NFL defenses but found positives in his preseason performance.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Competing with Cade Klubnik and Bailey Zappe for Jets backup QB role this season.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Gang Green Nation

Led Jets third-string unit in fourth quarter drive that resulted in 47-yard field goal; described as deep backup QB in preseason game.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cook is one of four quarterbacks on the Jets roster, but is not mentioned as a contender for the backup job, suggesting he is further down the depth chart.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Cook saw bulk playing time in Friday's preseason game as he competes with Bailey Zappe to be the Jets' No. 3 quarterback.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Cook is on the Jets quarterback depth chart behind Geno Smith and competing with Cade Klubnik and Bailey Zappe for the backup role, though Klubnik is the favorite to win the No. 2 job.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Competing with Cade Klubnik and Bailey Zappe for the backup QB job behind starter Geno Smith on the Jets.

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