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Bills sign WR Brandin Cooks

Tue Nov 25 5:39pm ET
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Well-traveled wide receiver Brandin Cooks signed with his sixth NFL team, the Buffalo Bills, on Tuesday.

Cooks had reached an agreement with the New Orleans Saints to be released on Saturday, and he became a free agent after clearing waivers. The 12-year veteran, who played with the Saints in his first three NFL seasons, had 19 catches for 165 yards while playing in 10 games (three starts) in 2025. He signed a two-year deal worth up to $13 million with New Orleans in March.

The 32-year-old has totaled 729 receptions for 9,697 yards and 60 touchdowns in 168 career regular-season games (147 starts) with the Saints, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys and Saints.

He also has 35 receptions for 494 yards in seven playoff games (all starts) with the Patriots (2017), Rams (2018) and Cowboys (2023).

He was selected by New Orleans with the 20th overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Oregon State.

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Marcus Davenport Nov 25 6:03pm ET
Marcus Davenport

Detroit Lions C Graham Glasgow (knee), S Kerby Joseph (knee), DE Josh Paschal (back), WR Kalif Raymond (ankle), and TE Brock Wright (neck) did not practice on Tuesday, Nov. 25. CB Terrion Arnold (concussion), OT Taylor Decker (shoulder), G Tate Ratledge (knee), RB Jacob Saylors (back, shoulder), OT Penei Sewell (ankle), WR Isaac TeSlaa (hand), and RB Sione Vaki (ankle, thumb) were limited in practice on Tuesday. DB Brian Branch (toe, ankle), DE Marcus Davenport (shoulder), and OL Miles Frazier (knee) practiced in full on Friday.

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Matthew Golden Nov 25 6:00pm ET
Matthew Golden

Green Bay Packers rookie first-round wide receiver Matthew Golden (wrist) was limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Tuesday with a wrist injury, according to Eric Woodyard of ESPN. Golden missed Sunday's decisive win over the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field with shoulder and wrist injuries. The 22-year-old Texas product is tracking towards returning on Thanksgiving Day on Thursday against the division-rival Detroit Lions, though, now that he's clear of his shoulder injury. Golden probably needs to practice in full on Wednesday to avoid taking another questionable tag into game day. Fantasy managers who bought into the preseason hype surrounding Golden have been disappointed so far in 2025, as he's caught just 24 passes for 286 yards on 32 targets. He's still searching for the first touchdown of his career, and his chances of contributing down the stretch aren't going to get any better now that Jayden Reed (foot, shoulder) is nearing a return.

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Jayden Reed Nov 25 5:50pm ET
Jayden Reed

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (foot, shoulder) was listed as limited again in practice on Tuesday, per ESPN's Eric Woodyard. Reed returned to practice last Friday for the first time since breaking his collarbone in Week 2. The 25-year-old is also recovering from surgery for a Jones fracture in his foot. Reed will probably need to upgrade to a full practice on Wednesday for the Packers to even consider officially activating him from Injured Reserve to play on Thanksgiving on Thursday against the division-rival Detroit Lions. He's a stash candidate in most fantasy leagues, but even if Reed were to play on Turkey Day, he wouldn't be a recommended starting lineup option in his first game back after a long layoff. The most likely scenario is that Green Bay holds Reed out until their Week 14 divisional matchup against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 7.

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Bijan Robinson Nov 25 5:50pm ET
Bijan Robinson

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson had a solid, albeit unspectacular, fantasy day in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints. The 23-year-old rushed14 times for 70 yards and caught both of his targets for an additional 37 yards. He was unable to find the end zone, though, as wide receivers Darnell Mooney and David Sills V each caught the Falcons' only two touchdowns on the day. While the rushing yardage was good, averaging five yards per carry, the number of targets was disappointing. Two of his lowest target totals this season have come in the two games with Kirk Cousins under center, averaging 2.5 targets per game, comparedto 5.1 targets per game in the nine games with Michael Penix Jr. (knee) at the helm. It was disappointingenough that Tyler Allgeier was vulturing touchdowns, but now it seems his work in the passing attack will also take a hit with the QB change. The third-year pro is one of the most explosive and talented backs in the league, but his fantasy floor appears to be lower than it was earlier this season. Even so, he'll likely remain a top option at running back in Week 13 when the Falcons go on the road to visit the Jets, a defense that has yielded the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season.

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Josh Jacobs Nov 25 5:40pm ET
Josh Jacobs

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (knee) missed his first game of the year in the Week 12 win over the Minnesota Vikings due to a knee contusion, and he should be considered questionable for the Week 13 divisional clash against the Detroit Lions on Thursday on Thanksgiving Day after being listed as limited for the team's first two practices of the week on Monday and Tuesday. The 27-year-old's injury isn't considered serious, but the Packers could play it safe with their star RB on a short week. Jacobs may need to upgrade to a full practice on Wednesday to avoid a questionable tag going into Thursday's game. He has been a must-start RB1 in fantasy football with 11 touchdowns in 10 games this year, but fantasy managers could be without him for a second straight game. If Jacobs is out again in Week 13, Emanuel Wilson will be a plug-and-play RB2 again after scoring twice and rushing for over 100 yards on Sunday.

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George Pickens Nov 25 5:20pm ET
George Pickens

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (calf, knee) was officially listed as limited at Tuesday's practice, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Pickens was estimated as a non-participant on Monday, so it's an upgrade for the 24-year-old's status heading into Thursday's Thanksgiving Day game against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13. Pickens is a little banged up with multiple injuries, but he's fully expected to play this week and should remain locked into all fantasy football lineups as Dallas' No. 1 wideout in 2025. Pickens brings a 67-1,054-8 line into Thursday's game on 92 targets in his first year with the Cowboys. The matchup against the Chiefs is not ideal, but Pickens is a must-start as the WR2 in half-PPR scoring this year.

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KaVontae Turpin Nov 25 5:20pm ET
KaVontae Turpin

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (illness, shoulder) was back at practice on a limited basis on Tuesday due to an illness and a shoulder injury, per The Athletic's Jon Machota. Turpin's return to the practice field on Tuesday after being a DNP on Monday is a sign that he's trending towards being available on Thanksgiving on Thursday versus the Kansas City Chiefs. The 29-year-old caught one pass for a 48-yard pickup on two targets in Sunday's win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Turpin is more of an asset for Dallas as a kick returner on special teams. He has not caught more than two passes in a game since Sept. 28 against the Green Bay Packers, and his only score on offense in 2025 came back on Sept. 14 versus the New York Giants. If active on Thursday against KC, Turpin isn't a realistic starting option in fantasy football lineups.

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Rashee Rice Nov 25 5:10pm ET
Rashee Rice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (hamstring) practiced in full capacity on Tuesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports. Rice was upgraded to a full participant after being estimated as limited in Monday's walk-through. The 25-year-old tweaked his hamstring during Kansas City's Week 12 win over the Colts and had his lowest snap share in a game (62.5%) since returning from suspension in Week 7, but it didn't stop him from posting a career high 141 yards and the first 100-yard game by a Chief this season. The injury shouldn't concern any fantasy managers after a full practice on Tuesday, and Rice should feast again in a potential shootout against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving.

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Xavier Worthy Nov 25 5:00pm ET
Xavier Worthy

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (ankle) was listed as a full participant in Tuesday's practice session, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Worthy was estimated as limited in Monday's walk-through, but was upgraded to full on Tuesday and should be all good to go for Kansas City's Week 13 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. The second-year wideout recorded four catches for 59 yards on eight targets in the Chiefs' win over the Colts in Week 12, his most yards in a game since Week 4 against the Ravens. Worthy made one of the biggest plays of the game on the Chiefs' final drive to set up the game-winning field goal, beating his man deep for a 31-yard gain on a third down. He has a great matchup against the Cowboys in Week 13, where he will again rank in the WR3 range.

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Brandin Cooks Nov 25 4:50pm ET
Brandin Cooks

The Buffalo Bills have signed former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks to their active roster, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Cooks played 10 games for the Saints this season before reaching an agreement with the team to be released on November 22. The former first-round pick in 2014 cleared waivers and had the option to sign anywhere, ultimately choosing to sign with the contending Bills, who need wide receiver help. The 12-year veteran didn't show much in his time with the Saints this season, catching 19 of his 25 targets for 165 yards and no touchdowns, but he should have a chance to immediately contribute in Buffalo.

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Dante Fowler Nov 25 4:43pm ET
Dante Fowler

Dallas Cowboys OT Tyler Guyton (ankle) did not practice on Tuesday, Nov. 25. CB Caelen Carson (hamstring), DE Jadaveon Clowney (hamstring), DE Dante Fowler (shoulder), S Malik Hooker (toe, thigh), DL Osa Odighizuwa (elbow), WR George Pickens (knee, calf), WR KaVontae Turpin (shoulder, illness), and S Donovan Wilson (neck) were limited in practice on Tuesday. CB DaRon Bland (wrist), DE James Houston (wrists, knee), FB Hunter Luepke (hip), G Tyler Smith (knee), and DL Solomon Thomas (calf) practiced in full on Tuesday.

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Dylan Sampson Nov 25 4:40pm ET
Dylan Sampson

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Dylan Sampson had arguably the best game of his career in Week 12's win over the Las Vegas Raiders, handling seven carries for 23 yards with two receptions (three targets) for 59 yards and a touchdown. It was Sampson's second career touchdown; his first also came on a reception back in Week 2, and he posted his second-most yards from scrimmage in a game, trailing only his 93-yard performance in Week 1. The rookie fourth-rounder totaled 27 touches in the first two weeks, but his role in Cleveland's offense decreased after fellow rookie Quinshon Judkins returned to the team in Week 2. From Weeks 3 through 11, Sampson played just 18.7% of the snaps with 25 total touches. He was dynamic in Cleveland's Week 12 win, however, taking a simple screen pass from Shedeur Sanders 66 yards for a touchdown. Judkins is still the clear lead back, but Sampson's pass-catching ability could make him fantasy viable in deeper PPR leagues moving forward.

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Brandin Cooks Nov 25 4:33pm ET
Brandin Cooks

Free-agent WR Brandin Cooks (Saints) signed with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Fantasy Spin: Cooks will be a part of the Bill's explosive passing attack, but fantasy players should wait to see what role he carves out before installing him into any lineups.

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Patrick Mahomes Nov 25 4:33pm ET
Patrick Mahomes

Kansas City Chiefs TE Noah Gray (concussion) and G Trey Smith (ankle) did not practice on Tuesday, Nov. 25. CB Christian Roland-Wallace (back) was limited in practice on Tuesday. DE George Karlaftis (thumb), QB Patrick Mahomes (groin), RB Isiah Pacheco (knee), WR Rashee Rice (hamstring), OT Jawaan Taylor (knee), and WR Xavier Worthy (ankle) practiced in full on Tuesday.

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Tank Bigsby Nov 25 4:00pm ET
Tank Bigsby

Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby has settled in as the team's RB2 behind starter Saquon Barkley. However, that doesn't mean the 24-year-old former Jaguars RB should be rostered in 12-team fantasy leagues for the time being. Bigsby played only three offensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys and had one carry for eight yards. In his 10 games since joining the Eagles this year, Bigsby has only 18 carries for 164 yards in a backup role. Philly's offense has been sluggish, too, which hasn't helped Bigsby's cause for more work in a complementary role. Going into a Week 13 game against the Chicago Bears this Friday, the Eagles rank 21st in the league in rushing yards per game (110.5). Unless Barkley misses time with an injury, Bigsby can probably be left to the waiver wire in shallow fantasy formats.

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Jauan Jennings Nov 25 4:00pm ET
Jauan Jennings

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the NFL will review San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Juan Jennings' actions on Monday night against the Carolina Panthers for a possible fine, but he won't be suspended. Panthers safety Tre'Von Moehrig took a cheap shot to a sensitive area for Jennings late in Monday night's game, and Jennings had to be held back following the conclusion of the contest. The 28-year-old caught five of his seven targets for 41 yards and his fourth touchdown of the season in the 20-9 victory. Three of Jennings' four scores on the year have come in the last four games, and he has a higher fantasy ceiling with quarterback Brock Purdy recovered from a turf-toe injury that caused him to miss most of the season. Going into a tough Week 13 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, Jennings should be viewed as a touchdown-dependent WR3/flex option.

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Blake Corum Nov 25 3:40pm ET
Blake Corum

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum was beginning to carve out some standalone fantasy value after three straight weeks with double-digit carries. However, his momentum has stalled in the last two weeks, as he's seen a combined 15 carries for 34 yards on the ground while catching just one pass for a loss of five yards. Despite the Rams blowing out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night, the 25-year-old had only seven carries for 24 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game. Corum has had a bigger role behind Kyren Williams in 2025 in his second year in the league, but it has led to just 82 rushing attempts for 341 yards and one touchdown on the ground in 11 games. He's a fine handcuff for fantasy managers who have Williams rostered, but he won't be recommended as a flex play when the Rams face the Carolina Panthers in Week 13.

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Rashod Bateman Nov 25 3:40pm ET
Rashod Bateman

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Tuesday, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. It puts Bateman on track to play on Thursday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving Day after he missed the last two games with an ankle sprain. The 25-year-old's return in Week 13 would make veteran DeAndre Hopkins less attractive as a flex play in deeper fantasy leagues in a great matchup against Cincy's soft pass defense. Bateman would be returning to an excellent matchup if he's active on Thursday, but he will still be hard to trust in a Ravens offense that has not been clicking. The Ravens have the fourth-fewest passing yards per game (176.6), and Bateman has not been trustworthy for fantasy managers with a 16-194-2 line in nine games. He's averaging a career-low 21.6 yards per game.

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Ashton Dulin Nov 25 3:30pm ET
Ashton Dulin

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Tuesday that they placed wide receiver Ashton Dulin (hamstring) on Injured Reserve and signed safety George Odum to the active 53-man roster in a corresponding move. The team also signed cornerback Cameron Mitchell to their practice squad. Dulin will be forced to miss at least the next four games and will not be eligible to return until Week 17 against the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Dec. 28. The 28-year-old wideout has mostly been a factor on special teams for the first-place Colts. Dulin has caught only five passes for 106 yards on eight targets and has not scored a touchdown on offense through 10 games. For at least the next four weeks, Anthony Gould and Laquon Treadwell will have more opportunities in the WR4 role behind Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce, and Josh Downs.

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Josh Downs Nov 25 3:20pm ET
Josh Downs

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs caught just two of his six targets for 10 yards in Sunday's overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. Downs was trending up in fantasy football after recording touchdown grabs in three straight games, but the 24-year-old has had back-to-back duds with three total receptions (eight targets) for just 13 yards the last two games. He has taken a back seat in the Colts' passing game behind receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and rookie tight end Tyler Warren. While the former third-rounder is still useful depth in most fantasy formats, he'll be hard to trust going into a difficult Week 13 matchup against the league's top defense in the Houston Texans. Downs is up to 38 receptions for 326 yards and three touchdowns on 54 targets in 10 games in 2025 in his third year in the NFL.

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