There was strong interest from the Patriots after Gronk retired But the Saints were already in talks with Cook and finalized the deal.
Brees is smiling, Brady is crying.
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Saints add weapon to offense with veteran Cook
The New Orleans Saints' deal with free-agent tight end Jared Cook has finally become official, coach Sean Payton said Tuesday.
The Saints agreed to terms with the 10-year veteran on Tuesday, with Payton saying at the league meetings in Phoenix that "my understanding is that Jared Cook has signed, and we're excited to have him."
Terms of the deal were not immediately available.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26364901/saints-add-weapon-offense-veteran-cook
Brees is smiling, Brady is crying.
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Saints add weapon to offense with veteran Cook
The New Orleans Saints' deal with free-agent tight end Jared Cook has finally become official, coach Sean Payton said Tuesday.
The Saints agreed to terms with the 10-year veteran on Tuesday, with Payton saying at the league meetings in Phoenix that "my understanding is that Jared Cook has signed, and we're excited to have him."
Terms of the deal were not immediately available.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26364901/saints-add-weapon-offense-veteran-cook