49ers promote Brandin Cooks, sign Malik Turner, release Khadarel Hodge

Cooks signed with San Francisco on Sept. 23.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

The #49ers announced they have promoted WR Brandin Cooks to the active roster, signed WR Malik Turner to the team’s prac Via @49ers on X

What happened: Cooks moves onto the 53-man roster eight days after joining San Francisco. Turner takes a practice-squad spot, while Hodge exits in the same receiver-room shuffle.

Why it matters: Cooks gives San Francisco another veteran option after the 49ers turned to him as receiver injuries mount. The move keeps a 3-0 team cycling through wideout depth early in the regular season.

By the numbers: San Francisco signed Cooks on Sept. 23, and the promotion came eight days later. He entered the NFL as the No.

What to watch: Cooks is now in line for San Francisco's next game-day roster decision. Turner becomes a practice-squad elevation option if the receiver shuffle continues.

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