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Brandin Cooks signs with 49ers as wide receiver injuries force urgent move

Published by USA TODAY Sports on September 22, 2026 at 7:14 PM ET

The 49ers are signing 13-year-veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to boost their ailing receiver room. Here's how the WR depth chart looks:

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