Source: Brandin Cooks Likely OUT for Texans vs. Eagles; ‘Covering Up Lies’ on Trade Rumors Involved?
HOUSTON — The 2022 NFL trade deadline is over, and veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks is still a member of the Houston Texans.
And minutes after the trade deadline concluded, Cooks took to Twitter to express his displeasure.
And the "expression of displeasure'' looks like it will continue into "Thursday Night Football'' as a source tells TexansDaily.com that the receiver is planning on being unavailable for the game.
Cooks' name was a hot commodity at the start of the league's in-season trade window. The Texans held practice Tuesday afternoon ahead of their Week 9 contest against the 7-0 Philadelphia Eagles, and Cooks was not in attendance. Same thing on Wednesday.
Amid his absence from practice, a series of likes began to flood social media after Cooks' Twitter account liked several posts that linked the veteran wide receiver to several different teams. The Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings were all rumored to be in consideration to land Cooks.
Following the trade deadline, Smith plans to continue moving forward with Cooks still a vital role within the Texans' offense. Cooks recorded 354 yards on 32 receptions and one touchdown so far this season.
Said Smith: "Brandin has a big role for us. And he is one of the best players on the team. We like him here."
Cooks has appeared in 38 games since joining the Texans. He's recorded 2,541 yards on 203 catches and 13 touchdowns with Houston. Cooks has reached the 1,000-yard receiving mark in six of his eight seasons. ... and we're about to find out if the "like him here'' feeling is mutual.
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