The New Orleans Saints have made a very surprising move according to a report from Ian Rapoport. Brandin Cooks will be released, and that would spark the interest of several teams in the veteran wide receiver.

“WR Brandin Cooks, who was a possible trade target before the deadline, had been released, sources say. The two sides agreed on this, and now heads to waivers.”

At the moment, several possible playoff contenders are in need of a wide receiver. The most talked-about team in recent weeks is undoubtedly the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the New England Patriots cannot be ruled out either. In the NFC, the rumors point to the San Francisco 49ers as a possible destination.

Who did the Saints release?

The Saints will release Brandin Cooks after the wide receiver signed a two-year, $13 millio

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