Brandin Cooks is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. He is a key player for the team alongside CeeDee Lamb. However, on Thursday during a practice session, concerns arose about a potential injury.
Let’s take a closer look at what happened to Brandin Cooks and when he might return to play.
How did Brandin Cooks get injured playing football?
Brandin Cooks left practice and went to the medical tent for a knee checkup.
During an individual drills session, Dallas Cowboys’ WR2 Brandin Cooks appeared to experience knee soreness. He reportedly left practice for a checkup at the medical tent and then returned to the locker room. While there is no confirmation of an injury, it does not seem to be a major issue. However, this likely alarmed the coaches and front office as WR1 CeeDee Lamb continues his holdout.
In a post on X, Dallas Cowboys journalist Patrik Walker stated, “Brandin Cooks went to the medical tent and now the locker room to be evaluated.” Soon after, he posted an update that read, “I hear Brandin Cooks is just dealing with some knee soreness. He didn’t go down to the ground during a play or drill. Just left for evaluation. Still waiting for more info but doesn’t sound serious as of this moment.”
When will Brandin Cooks return to play NFL?
Brandin Cooks will likely return to play in the third preseason game if he requires rest for his knee soreness.
According to the update from Patrik Walker, Brandin Cooks is expected to return to play very soon. He exited practice as a precaution and may miss the upcoming preseason game at most. However, he will definitely be ready for the regular season, as he is a key player alongside fellow wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.
The team will be eagerly anticipating Cooks’ return as soon as possible, especially with Lamb’s ongoing holdout. This is provided that Cooks does not sustain any further injury in practice or the remaining preseason games.
