Brandin Cooks Joins 49ers, Hometown Dream and a Veteran Salve for Injury-Hit Receivers
The 49ers' receiving corps has been decimated by injury this season, and Cooks—a 12-year veteran and local product—brings both credibility and experience to stabilize San Francisco's passing game down the stretch.
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