METAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints waived receiver Brandin Cooks on Wednesday, honoring the 12-year NFL veteran's request to be let go.

When pressed about why Cooks wanted out, Saints coach Kellen Moore avoided going into detail beyond saying, “He’ll have his plan moving forward. ... He’ll have opportunities in the future that he can pursue, and so, it’ll all work out. ”

Moore said the split was friendly and cooperative.

“His contract was kind of adjusted just to make it something that befitted both parties. He was awesome about it,” Moore said. “Obviously this is a personal thing and he’s been great for us. He’s been great the way he’s handled himself, the way he’s helped our team.

“I have nothing but respect and appreciation for Cooks,” Moore added. “He’s done everything we’ve as

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