It seems illogical to say, but Brandin Cooks has been one of the most sought-after wide receivers in the NFL since he was drafted in 2014. He came into the league as a first-round pick by the Saints that year, and after three seasons in New Orleans, he was traded to the Patriots for a first-rounder.
He spent one year in New England before the Rams parted ways with a first-round pick to acquire him, promptly signing him to an $81 million extension in 2018. On Thursday, Cooks was traded for the third time in his career – this time for a second-round pick.