In 15 games (six starts), the 5-foot-10, 192-pound slot receiver hauled in 55 passes for 828 yards and three touchdowns.
The move came after star wideout Hopkins was stunningly sent to the Cardinals in a package that saw running back David Johnson move in the other direction. He hasn't eclipsed 1,000 yards or eight touchdowns in any other season. That deal has seen its fair share of criticism since it was executed and it would be unfair to look at Cobb as a plug-in replacement for the likes of Hopkins. He ranked season in Texans history with 8,602 yards, trailing only Andre Johnson. section: | slug: randall-cobb-signs-three-year-contract-with-texans-on-the-same-day-they-traded-deandre-hopkins-per-report | sport: football | route: article_single.us | CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Houston also netted a second-round draft pick this year and a fourth-rounder next year, while sending away their 2020 fourth-round selection.
Cobb has spent the bulk of his career and truly made a name for himself in the league as a member of the Green Bay Packers. The slot receiver had spent the first eight years of his career with the Green Bay Packers, striking up an impressive connection with QB Aaron Rodgers. All Rights Reserved. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. Last offseason, however, the receiver departed Lambeau for the Cowboys, agreeing to a one-year deal. His 15.1 yards per receptions were a career-high. 1, and Browns soar to No. Cobb now joins what is left of the Texans pass catching unit, which consists of receivers Will Fuller and Kenny Stills. File Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI |, Titans RB Derrick Henry delivers devastating stiff-arm to Bills' Josh Norman, New York Jets release Pro Bowl RB Le'Veon Bell, Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has successful surgery on broken ankle, Former FSU coach Bobby Bowden to be released from hospital after COVID-19, World No. TRADE GRADES:Cardinals hit home run with DeAndre Hopkins; Texans whiff on return. March 17 (UPI) -- The Houston Texans have signed veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb after trading All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. Wide receiver Cobb has agreed a three-year, $27 million deal with Houston that contains $18.75m in guarantees, according to NFL Network.
6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb has signed a three-year deal to remain in Texas, but he will switch zip codes to join the Houston Texans, according to James Jones of the NFL Network. The city of Houston will forever be loved.
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As well as adding Cobb and Johnson, the Texans have re-signed cornerback Bradley Roby, tight end Darren Fells, quarterback AJ McCarron and kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn.
Of course, this signing comes just hours after the Texans decided to trade away star receiver DeAndre Hopkins and a 2020 fourth rounder to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for running back David Johnson, a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick. The Texans now have Cobb, Will Fuller and Kenny Stills as their top wide receivers. Sources … Cobb had his best season in 2014, when he had 91 catches for 1,287 yards and 12 touchdowns, while catching passes from Aaron Rodgers. March 17 (UPI) -- The Houston Texans have signed veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb after trading All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. With Dallas, Cobb enjoyed his most productive season since 2015. The nine-year veteran entered the league as a second-round pick by the Green Bay Packers in the 2011 NFL Draft. Cobb, 29, had 828 yards and three touchdowns on 55 catches last season in Dallas after signing a one-year, $5 million contract last off-season. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world.
The Texan’s organization served me well, the city of Houston served me well and my teammates served me well. Four-time All-Pro Hopkins later tweeted to say the city of Houston will "forever be loved" and stated his new goal was to bring a championship to Arizona. Now it’s time to bring a championship to AZ!!
Here's a look, Week 6 injuries: Mayfield limited, WFT's Allen cleared, Titans trade Correa to rival Jags as LB asks to be dealt. Randall Cobb signs three-year contract with Texans on the same day they traded Deandre Hopkins, per report Randall Cobb is entering his tenth year in the NFL By Tyler Sullivan The Houston Texans have moved to sign Randall Cobb after their shock decision to trade DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. Cobb gets a three-year deal worth $27 million with $18.75 of it guaranteed, which is a very nice payday for the 29-year-old with a checkered injury history. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/omnisport/3d/86/cobb-cropped_1uqg7rshoayng1fv8dfb8iaaji.jpg?t=-363308496&w=500&quality=80, Cardinals hit home run with DeAndre Hopkins; Texans whiff on return. Only a few players in the entire league are of his caliber. Randall Cobb (18) had 828 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games last season for the Dallas Cowboys. The Houston Texans have moved to sign Randall Cobb after their shock decision to trade DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals.
Cobb, 29, spent last season with the Dallas Cowboys and caught 55 passes for 828 yards before hitting free agency. Hopkins trailed Johnson by 10 touchdowns on the Texans' all-time list, despite playing in 59 fewer games than Johnson.
Minnesota Vikings to trade WR Stefon Diggs to Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons to acquire TE Hayden Hurst in trade with Baltimore Ravens, Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-sign Pro Bowl OLB Jason Pierre-Paul. Hopkins led the Texans in receiving every year from 2014 through 2019. 1 Dustin Johnson tests positive for COVID-19, out of CJ Cup, Authentic wins Kentucky Derby in race without spectators. The signing came hours after the Texans traded Hopkins and a fourth-round pick to the Cardinals for running back David Johnson and a second- and fourth-round pick. 6, Prisco's picks: Bills rebound, stun Chiefs, Thomas breaks silence on Saints suspension, Agent's Take: Did Dak lose bet on self? HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with slot receiver Randall Cobb on a three-year, $27 million contract that includes $18.75 million … Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and the Houston Chronicle that the Texans and Cobb agreed to a three-year, $27 million contract Monday. 12:07 am ET, Dolphins Make Byron Jones the Highest Paid CB in NFL History, We've got a new No.