Which Team is Best Potential Fit for Texans' Brandin Cooks Amid NFL Trade Rumors?

Since entering the NFL in 2014, Brandin Cooks has played for four teams. He's no stranger to getting traded, having been dealt three times in his career. And he could soon be on the move again.

The wide receiver, who is in his third season with the Houston Texans, has featured in trade rumors of late. With the Texans off to a tough start (1-4-1), they could be looking to move some players ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, in order to set themselves up better for the future.

In fact, that appears to be exactly the case. Jordan Schultz of The Score reported on Wednesday that Houston is "willing to trade" Cooks and that there have been "several teams expressing real interest." The Texans would "ideally prefer draft capital in return."

The 29-year-old is a talented player, as he had six seasons with more than 1,000 receiving yards over a seven-year span from 2015-21. He also had 12 receiving touchdowns in his first two seasons with Houston from 2020-21.

However, Cooks' production has been down a bit this year, with 28 receptions for 281 yards and one touchdown in six games. Perhaps a change of scenery in a more high-powered offense could help get him back on track.

According to KPRC 2 (h/t NFL reporter Dov Kleiman), among the teams that have contacted the Texans about Cooks have been the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams. And while there hasn't yet been a "serious trade offer," maybe one could materialize before the 4 p.m. ET deadline on Tuesday.

Of the three rumored teams in the mix, the Chiefs are off to the best start at 5-2 heading into their Week 8 bye. However, it may be difficult for the Oregon State product to get substantial targets in Kansas City, as its offense already features a lot of talented playmakers.

The Rams (3-3) may also not get the ball into Cooks' hands enough. Cooper Kupp dominates the targets from Los Angeles quarterback Matthew Stafford, and there may not be room for another top wide receiver. Allen Robinson II has already struggled to get involved in his first season in the Rams' offense.

That's why the Packers (3-4) would be the best fit for Cooks. They need a top player to boost their struggling receiving corps, which hasn't produced enough in its first season since the team traded Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Green Bay's group of wide receivers is also banged up. Randall Cobb is on injured reserve with an ankle injury, while Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Sammy Watkins (hamstring) are also dealing with injuries.

Meanwhile, the young receivers haven't stepped up enough, with players such as rookie Romeo Doubs not making the most of their increased opportunities. So, it may be time for the Packers to seek outside help.

With Green Bay falling behind Minnesota (5-1) in the NFC North, it needs a player of Cooks' caliber to help fix its offense and get its season on track. It should be willing to part with the draft capital necessary to land him from Houston.

Plus, the 2014 No. 20 pick is under contract through the end of the 2024 season, as he signed a two-year, $39.6 million extension with the Texans earlier this year.

So, this wouldn't be just a short-term deal for the Packers, which could then build their receiving corps around Cooks moving forward.