Returning to the field has been a top priority for Brandin Cooks. On Thursday, he will most likely have his opportunity.
The wide receiver was formally activated from the injured list by the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, and it is anticipated that he will play in the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants.
After a procedure, Cooks’ knee became infected, causing him to miss the last seven games. He hasn’t played since the Cowboys defeated the Giants 20–15 in Week 4. Since then, he hasn’t participated in a game for two months.
When Cooks last appeared in a game, the Cowboys (4-7) looked like a completely different squad. Last week, they defeated the Washington Commanders 34-26, ending a five-game losing streak and preserving their slender prospects of making the playoffs. On Thursday, Cooks, 31, will not be receiving passes from Dak Prescott. Cooper Rush, who underwent season-ending hamstring surgery earlier this month, will start for the fourth straight game.
With nine receptions for 91 yards and a score in the first four games of 2024, Cooks had a relatively poor start to the season. After the current season, the 11-year veteran, who has recorded at least 1,000 receiving yards in six seasons, will be available as a free agency. To build a good offseason market for himself, he must have a strong finish.
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