New England Patriots

Patriots land WR Brandin Cooks from Saints

Wide receiver Brandin Cooks had 78 receptions, 1,173 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2016. Christian Petersen / Getty Images

By The Boston Globe

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The Patriots pulled off their third trade in three days early Friday evening and it was the biggest of them all.

According to a league source, New England acquired Saints receiver Brandin Cooks and a fourth-round pick (No. 118) for its first-round pick (No. 32 overall) and third-round pick (No. 103).

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