What areas must the Buccaneers address to improve Tom Brady's supporting cast?Some high-profile prospects came off the board on Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs begin their title defense against Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans on Thursday, Sept. 10.Which players could be primed for a breakthrough in 2020?
Cutting Cooks would not be a realistic move for the Rams, who already ate considerable dead money from the Gurley release. On Friday, Cooks is slated to lock in a guaranteed $5MM roster bonus. Veterans like Cooks are already accustomed to the pace of the game and often pick and choose when it comes to OTA participation anyway. Dan Hanzus updates his Power Rankings following a wild stretch of free-agent signings and trades. A trade would lessen the blow, but still leave the Rams with a dead money charge.However, the wheels somewhat fell off in 2019. They’ll also gain some extra breathing room by unloading Cooks’ contract.Cooks suffered a pair of concussions in a 25-day span, and he traveled to Pittsburgh twice to meet with the director of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
Given the depth of this year’s crop, it might not be hard for them to fill the void at wide receiver. 3, but who else caught his eye? Can Kyler Murray's Cards make some noise? Start with Jeff Okudah going to the Lions at No. He is walking gingerly to the locker room. Brandin Cooks profile page, biographical information, injury history and news In a down year for the Rams’ offense, the 26-year-old target only produced 582 yards in 14 games. Marc Sessler assesses the pecking order in this loaded conference.Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks had 8 catches for 120 yards against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.The 49ers were kings of the division (and NFC) last season, with the Seahawks hot on their tails. Los Angeles receives a second-rounder in the deal.In the Inside Intel series, Charley Casserly mines his sources to relay the organizational word on impact rookies, prominent position battles and lingering questions.
Just how high does Christian McCaffrey rise? After that, he’s set to earn escalating salaries of $12MM, $13MM, and $14MM until 2023.Here is the more from San Francisco and the latest from the NFC West:It’s also worth noting that the Rams are eating much of the up-front cost of Cooks’ contract, including his $4MM bonus for 2020. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. He was then drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. 57 overall pick in this month’s draft. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC.Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff out throws everyone in Week 2's Top Connections of the 2019 NFL season, using the power of Next Gen Stats.Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks' sick sideline juke turns into a 28-yard gain.Houston sent a shockwave through the NFL world by trading DeAndre Hopkins back in March. Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff hits wide receiver Brandin Cooks for a 15-yard gain.Chris Wesseling assesses the landscape of NFL offenses now that the draft has concluded and the majority of free-agent signings are in the books. Here are the top 10 attacks heading into the 2020 season.NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks list notable replacements for familiar faces.Watch highlights from the San Francisco 49ers' win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16.Take a look at the best catches from Super Bowl LIII between the Patriots and Rams.NFL Network's Nate Burleson, Jane Slater and Kyle Brandt discuss who they believe is the most undervalued player in the NFL.The Texans made another splashy move this offseason on Thursday, trading for Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks and an additional pick. Dan Hanzus updates his Power Rankings, with movement up and down the board. Cooks battled several ailments, including a concussion that knocked him out of the lineup for several weeks. Steve Wyche checks in with a veteran standout (Brandin Cooks), a first-round pick in Year 2 (N'Keal Harry) and a talented RB prospect (Zack Moss).Back in March, Bill O'Brien's Texans shocked the NFL world by trading All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Contrasted with his four straight seasons of 65/1,082/5, his trade value ain’t what it used to be.Cooks’ 1,000-yard streak stopped at four. When all was said and done, Cooks put up some of his lowest numbers since his rookie campaign, finishing with 42 receptions for 583 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games.The Rams are looking to shed Cooks’ salary while recouping some draft capital. Here is a team-by-team listing of the notable departures during a wild 2020 free agency period.Adam Rank revisits the 2017 NFL Draft. The Texans trade for Brandin Cooks is a “flailing response to failure,” Bill Barnwell of ESPN.com writes. After one year, the thrifty Pats sent him to the Rams, allowing L.A. to give him his payday.