Bills Sign Brandin Cooks, Release Elijah Moore

The Buffalo Bills bolstered their wide receiver group on Tuesday by signing veteran Brandin Cooks to the active roster, a move that prompted the release of Elijah Moore the following day as the team addresses ongoing offensive challenges ahead of a crucial playoff push.

Cooks, a 32-year-old first-round pick out of Oregon State in 2014, cleared waivers on Monday after the New Orleans Saints granted his request for a release over the weekend. The Bills, who hold a 7-4 record and the AFC's third wild-card spot, quickly added him to provide quarterback Josh Allen with a seasoned target. Over 12 NFL seasons with five previous teams, including stints with the Saints, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys, Cooks has amassed 729 receptions for 9,697 yards and 62 touchdowns. He has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in six seasons, most recently in 2020 with Houston. This year in New Orleans, however, his role diminished, as he recorded just 19 catches for 165 yards in 10 games without a touchdown.

The addition of Cooks comes amid a turbulent week for Buffalo's passing attack. The team recently placed wide receiver Mecole Hardman on injured reserve with a...