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John Hunter Crumpler

Texans GM Nick Caserio bought flexibility with the Brandin Cooks extension

The Houston Texans made headlines once again across the NFL. This time, instead of a league altering trade, it was due to an extension for star wideout Brandin Cooks. 

Since arriving in Houston during the 2020 offseason, all Cooks has done is produce for the Texans. He had 1,150 yards and six touchdowns during a historic season for former quarterback Deshaun Watson and somehow repeated the performance in 2021 with 1,037 yards and six touchdowns playing with Davis Mills and Tyrod Taylor the past season.

For a team relatively devoid of offensive weapons, the Cooks extension is a welcome one for Houston. The 28-year-old wideout’s extension will keep him in Houston through the 2024 season and offers $39 million in guaranteed money. Cooks will receive roughly $19.5 million per year which firmly places him in the top-10 highest compensated wideouts in the NFL.

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