The San Francisco 49ers are making moves in their wide receiver room, bringing in veteran Brandin Cooks to their practice squad in response to some pretty brutal injury news for their pass-catchers.
Niners’ WR Corps Taking Hits
It’s no secret the Niners have been hit hard early in the season. Demarcus Robinson is currently sidelined with an ankle injury, and now veteran Mike Evans is nursing a hip issue. These are serious blows to their receiving depth, forcing San Francisco to scramble for reinforcements just when they need their guys on the field.
Brandin Cooks Arrives for Depth
ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped the scoop: Cooks is joining up! He’ll hit the practice squad initially, getting himself up to speed, but the plan is clearly to get him onto the active roster ASAP. This guy is a known quantity in the league, a veteran presence, and a potential immediate boost for a unit that suddenly looks a little thin. Their current wide receiver depth chart lists Mike Evans as a Starter, Jacob Crowning as 2nd string, and Christian Kirk as 3rd string. Also on the chart are Deebo Samuel Sr. as a Starter, Jordan Watkins as 2nd string, De”Zhaun Stribling as 3rd string, Demarcus Robinson as 2nd string, and KhaDearel Hodge as 3rd string. Cooks adds much-needed experience into that mix, especially with the immediate injuries piling up.
This move screams “we need healthy bodies now” for the 49ers. It’s all about patching holes and staying competitive while their key guys heal up. Keep an eye on how fast Cooks integrates into that roster. And on a totally different, but equally important note: your Seattle Seahawks just walked all over the Arizona Cardinals, taking a massive 31-7 win! Love to see it!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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