Connor Cook QB FA Mon 6/10/19 12:44 PM
Connor Cook
QB FA
Cook was waived by the Lions on Monday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cook signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions in January but was unable to make it to training camp with the team. The 26-year-old spent the 2018 season on the Panthers' and Bengals' practice squads.
Connor Cook QB FA Mon 11/5/18 5:12 PM
Connor Cook
QB FA
The Bengals signed Cook to their practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Cook's place on Cincinnati's practice squad comes following the release of fellow quarterback Christian Hackenberg. The 2016 sixth-round pick will attempt to show well during his time on the Bengals' practice squad, and hope to earn a depth role.
Connor Cook QB FA Tue 10/9/18 7:40 PM
Connor Cook
QB FA
Cook was released from the Panthers' practice squad Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Cook played one NFL game in his rookie season after being picked in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Raiders. A practice squad role is Cook's ceiling at this time.
Connor Cook QB FA Thu 9/6/18 4:08 PM
Connor Cook
QB FA
Cook has joined Carolina's practice squad, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cook, who was waived by the Raiders on Saturday, is looking to earn a new home in Carolina. The 2016 fourth-rounder had an uninspiring preseason and hasn't shown much throughout limited action in his NFL career. The Panthers' backup quarterback position remains murky, so it's conceivable that the the team could elect to transition Cook towards a depth role.
Connor Cook QB FA Sat 9/1/18 8:46 PM
Connor Cook
QB FA
Cook was waived by the Raiders on Saturday, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Oakland parted ways with both Cook and EJ Manuel after trading for AJ McCarron on Saturday. It won't be too surprising if Cook, a 2016 fourth-round pick, draws a bit of interest around the league despite playing poorly this preseason.
Connor Cook QB FA Tue 7/24/18 12:06 PM
Connor Cook
QB FA
Cook appears to be the No. 3 quarterback entering training camp, Matt Kawahara of The San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cook and fellow quarterback E.J. Manuel are the two candidates for the backups quarterback slot behind starter Derek Carr. Manuel handled the No. 2 slot last year, earning two starts while Carr was injured along the way. The team will allow Cook and Manuel to compete in new coach John Gruden's offense, but Cook faces an uphill battle to win the job given Manuel's career experience.
Connor Cook QB FA Sun 12/31/17 3:30 PM
Connor Cook
QB FA
Cook (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
The third-string quarterback for the Raiders, Cook dressed for just one game this season with starter Derek Carr and EJ Manuel enjoying relatively sound health. The 24-year-old will likely have to battle for a roster spot in training camp next summer heading into his third NFL season.
Connor Cook QB FA Sun 9/10/17 12:25 PM
Connor Cook
QB FA
Cook (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
EDGE Analysis
Cook faced an uphill battle for the primary backup spot behind Derek Carr throughout the offseason, and the Raiders have elected to dress EJ Manuel in Week 1. Cook's inexperience certainly played a factor in the decision, while Manuel appeared in 28 games through four seasons with the Bills before heading to Oakland.
Connor Cook QB FA Sun 8/27/17 12:33 PM
Connor Cook
QB FA
Cook completed 9 of 16 pass attempts for 89 yards in Saturday's 24-20 loss to the Cowboys. He also gained two yards on his lone carry.
EDGE Analysis
While Cook wasn't incredibly productive in this extended run, it is noteworthy that E.J. Manuel, who had worked ahead of him during the last preseason contest, attempted just four passes. It is quite possible that the position battle could continue into Thursday's preseason finale, where Cook and Manuel could both see reps ahead of the final roster decisions.
Connor Cook QB FA Mon 8/21/17 11:48 AM
Connor Cook
QB FA
Cook worked behind fellow quarterbacks Derek Carr and EJ Manuel during Saturday's preseason loss to the Rams, completing 9-of-15 passes for 83 yards and a touchdown.
EDGE Analysis
Cook still has a solid chance at making the Raiders' final roster if he remains behind Manuel in the competition to back-up Carr, having outperformed Manuel during the team's second preseason game. Manuel has the edge in terms of experience, while Cook struggled mightily as a rookie in his first NFL start against the Texans during Oakland's season-ending playoff loss in early January. Cook projects to be the second quarterback off the bench once again during the Raiders' upcoming preseason tilt versus the Cowboys.