{
  "id": 9503391,
  "title": "49ers news: Why signing with SF was a 'kind of a no-brainer' for Brandin Cooks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/49ers-news-why-signing-with-sf-was-a-kind-of-a-no-brainer-for-brandin",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T06:28:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-news-why-signing-sf-062827654.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the practice squad in an effort to bolster their receiving corps following Mike Evans' hip injury, according to ClutchPoints. While Evans remains day-to-day, the 49ers believe Cooks can step up and become a valuable target for quarterback Brock Purdy. Cooks previously played for the New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills last season, amassing 24 receptions for 279 yards.\n\nCooks expressed his excitement about joining the 49ers in a recent interview, stating that the decision was a \"kind of a no-brainer\" thanks to conversations he had with John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan via FaceTime. The 32-year-old wideout has long admired Shanahan's offensive mind, having faced him in the same division years ago. Cooks has also praised Lynch, calling him \"one of the masterminds of the game in terms of offense.\"\n\nUpon arriving for his first practice on Wednesday, Cooks was eager to prove himself and earn the trust of the 49ers' coaching staff. He emphasized his commitment to playing at a high level and contributing to the team's success under Shanahan. However, it remains uncertain whether Cooks will be activated in time for the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals.",
  "summary": "The San Francisco 49ers have signed Brandin Cooks to the practice squad to possibly address the hole in their receiving corps after Mike Evans suffered a hip injury against the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. While Evans is still day-to-day, the 49ers hope that Cooks can provide firepower and be a productive target for Brock Purdy. Cooks played for the […] The post 49ers news: Why signing with SF was a…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "49ers a ‘dream come true' for Brandin Cooks, receiver who grew up watching them",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/49ers-a-dream-come-true-for-brandin-cooks-receiver-who-grew-up",
        "published": "2026-09-24T00:46:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}