The Facts: In his first public comments since trading for Cooks, Texans HC and GM Bill O'Brien said he feels "really good" about the wide receiver's health following a physical with a doctor in Los Angeles. "I've been asked about concussions," O'Brien said in a conference call Thursday. "Yes, he's had concussions, but he's only missed two games since 2015. All that was taken into account when we worked with [Rams coach] Sean McVay on the trade."
Diehards Line:Cooks, who caught 42 passes for 583 yards and two touchdowns for the Rams last season, dealt with recurring concussions that led to him missing two games. The Texans acquired Cooks and a 2022 fourth-round NFL draft for a 2020 second-round pick (No. 57 overall) earlier in the month. Cooks, 26, has had a 1,000-yard receiving season with the New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots and Rams. In 2018, Cooks played an important role on the Rams' Super Bowl team, with 80 catches for 1,204 yards and five touchdowns.