Veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks is now a late-season free agent after “mutually agreeing” to part ways with the New Orleans Saints, per beat writer Nick Underhill. Because it is past the trade deadline, Cooks is subject to waivers and can be claimed by any team. If he passes through waivers, he’ll become an unrestricted free agent.
The Saints and Brandin Cooks have mutually agreed to part ways, according to a source. Cooks will be a free agent
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) November 19, 2025
In theory, Cooks could be an option as a late-season addition to the Pittsburgh Steelers.