Payton and Cooks made a lot of magic together in New Orleans, with Drew Brees as their triggerman. Cooks had two straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons with Payton — before the Saints traded him to the New England Patriots in exchange for a first-round pick ahead of the 2017 season.

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The New Orleans Saints have waived veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks, with NFL playoff teams now eligible to potentially sign an experienced deep threat.

METAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints waived receiver Brandin Cooks on Wednesday, honoring the 12-year NFL veteran's request to be let go.

The New Orleans Saints will take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon and there's a chance that National Football League history could be made. Right now

Carr began 2025 as a starting NFL quarterback, but by the spring, he was retired. His career with the New Orleans Saints and the Raiders was cut short. Derek Carr retired from the NFL because of a shoulder injury.