The Buffalo Bills are actively exploring bringing back veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks, who joined the team late last season and made a notable impact in the playoffs. General manager Brandon Beane confirmed conversations with Cooks and his agent, though Cooks remains a free agent.
Cooks joined Buffalo in December via the waiver wire, appearing in five regular-season games with five receptions for 114 yards and starting two. In the playoffs, he contributed five catches for 78 yards across two games, reinforcing his value to the offense.
Cooks has expressed a strong preference to return to Buffalo, emphasizing his positive experience and his connection with quarterback Josh Allen. He has publicly stated a desire to win a Super Bowl with the Bills and to continue building on the rapport he developed with Allen during his brief tenure.
Buffalo has already reshaped its receiving corps, parting ways with veteran Curtis Samuel, and now faces further decisions regarding third-year wideout Keon Coleman, who faced disciplinary benchings last season. Cooks’ return would add veteran leadership and a proven playmaking option as the Bills pursue improved downfield separation and consistency.
As talks continue, Buffalo remains evaluating how Cooks fits within its current depth chart and compensation framework, with the aim of stabilizing the passing game for the stretch run of the 2025 season.
