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Bill O'Brien: Texans 'Feel Really Good' About Brandin Cooks Despite Concussions

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Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien has presented his fanbase with quite a head-scratching offseason.

After his top wideout, DeAndre Hopkins, requested a raise in 2020, the team traded him to the Arizona Cardinals, then acquired receiver Brandin Cooks from the Los Angeles Rams despite a history of health concerns.

O'Brien finally had a chance to defend the Cooks deal on a conference call Thursday.

"I've been asked about concussions," O'Brien said via ESPN's Sarah Barshop. "Yes, he's had concussions, but he's only missed two games since 2015.