3 Star receivers the Atlanta Falcons could target in a trade

1. Brandin Cooks

A lot of Atlanta Falcons fans will remember Cooks from his early seasons with the New Orleans Saints. Cooks has now been in the league for eight years finishing with well over 1,000-receiving yards in six of those seasons and becoming the number one target no matter what quarterback he is handed.

Cooks is coming off of a solid season with the Texans and is headed into the last year of his deal. It seems probable that the Texans will trade Cooks whether in the off-season or near the trade deadline and attempt to recoup a draft pick for the receiver.

Despite being with the Texans Cooks put up great numbers and was a consistent contributor. He is more proven than anyone Atlanta has on their roster at the position (including Calvin Ridley) and would make a lot of sense for Atlanta.

Cooks could be a rental to give the Falcons and Mariota a chance at a productive offense without having to give up a lot in return. It seems Cooks at this point in his career would be worth a 3rd or 4th rounder a price Atlanta should consider paying if and when Cooks does hit the trade market.  He brings the skill set of a number one receiver without the trade price that many of the top guys in the league would command.