Coverage dated October 1, 2026

49ers Sign 12th Year Veteran WR to Active Roster Amid Injury Crisis

Headline from Newsweek

The San Francisco 49ers have signed Brandin Cooks to the active roster from the practice squad and released KhaDarel Hodge.

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Reports & sources

2 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    49ers promote Brandin Cooks to active roster, signaling he’ll play this week (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The San Francisco 49ers are calling on Brandin Cooks. The 13-year veteran who signed on to the Niners’ practice squad last week is being promoted to the active roster, signaling that he is likely to make his debut Sunday against the Broncos.

  2. Newsweek

    49ers Sign 12th Year Veteran WR to Active Roster Amid Injury Crisis (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The San Francisco 49ers have signed Brandin Cooks to the active roster from the practice squad and released KhaDarel Hodge.