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The 49ers Agree to Deal to Add WR Brandin Cooks to Practice Squad, AP Source Says
The veteran wideout brings 734 career catches as San Francisco adds depth after injuries thinned its receiver room.
- On Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers signed veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, while head coach Kyle Shanahan dismissed any possibility of a Brandon Aiyuk return with a cold "No."
- San Francisco's receiver room suffered significant setbacks, losing Ricky Pearsall for the season to knee surgery, De'Zhaun Stribling for at least 10 weeks to ankle surgery, and Christian Kirk to injured reserve with a calf strain.
- Demarcus Robinson sustained a high-ankle sprain Sunday against the Miami Dolphins and is a potential injured reserve candidate, while Mike Evans manages a hip injury that sidelined him in the second half.
- Cooks will initially join the practice squad to "get up to speed" before any elevation to the 53-man roster for active games, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- The 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday aiming to extend their 2-0 start, with the team managing Evans' workload throughout the week to ensure his availability.
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The 49ers agree to deal to add WR Brandin Cooks to practice squad, AP source says
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are adding veteran help for their injury depleted wide receiver room by agreeing to a deal to sign Brandin Cooks to
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