Jared Cook

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Jared Cook

| image = Jared Cook.jpg

| image_size =

| alt =

| caption = Cook during Raiders' training camp in 2018

| current_team =

| number = 87, 89

| position = Tight end

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|4|7}}

| birth_place = Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 5

| weight_lb = 250

| high_school = North Gwinnett {{nowrap|(Suwanee, Georgia)}}

| college = South Carolina (2005–2008)

| draftyear = 2009

| draftround = 3

| draftpick = 89

| pastteams =

Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2009}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
St. Louis Rams ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
Green Bay Packers ({{NFL Year|2016}})
Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2020}})
Los Angeles Chargers ({{NFL Year|2021}})

| status =

| highlights =

2× Pro Bowl (2018, 2019)
Second-team All-SEC (2008)

| statlabel1 = Receptions

| statvalue1 = 553

| statlabel2 = Receiving yards

| statvalue2 = 7,237

| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns

| statvalue3 = 45

| pfr = C/CookJa02

}}

Jared Alan Cook (born April 7, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft. He also played for the St. Louis Rams, Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders, New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Chargers.

Early life

Cook attended North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Georgia. While there, he played wide receiver for the Bulldogs high school football team.{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2017 |title=North Gwinnett's Jared Cook signs with Oakland Raiders |url=https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sports/professional/north-gwinnett-s-jared-cook-signs-with-oakland-raiders/article_fb542f3e-0b7b-11e7-9c38-7ba3d63ca366.html |access-date=October 17, 2018 |website=Gwinnett Daily Post |language=en |archive-date=December 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215183850/https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sports/professional/north-gwinnett-s-jared-cook-signs-with-oakland-raiders/article_fb542f3e-0b7b-11e7-9c38-7ba3d63ca366.html |url-status=live }}

College career

Cook played college football at the University of South Carolina under head coach Steve Spurrier.{{Cite web |last=Wagoner |first=Nick |date=October 14, 2015 |title=Jared Cook credits Steve Spurrier for changing course of his football career |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/22500/jared-cook-recalls-steve-spurriers-humor-and-honesty-upon-retirement |access-date=October 17, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=October 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018043041/http://www.espn.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/22500/jared-cook-recalls-steve-spurriers-humor-and-honesty-upon-retirement |url-status=live }} During his career he started 15 of 36 games for the Gamecocks at tight end, finishing his career with 73 receptions for 1,107 yards and seven touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jared-cook-2.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017203407/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jared-cook-2.html |archive-date=October 17, 2018 |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}

=College statistics=

class="wikitable sortable" ! colspan="2" \|Jared Cook ! colspan="4" \|Receiving
Year !G !Rec !Yds !Avg !TD
2006 \|11 \|6 \|113 \|18.8 \|1
2007 \|12 \|30 \|421 \|14.0 \|3
2008 \|13 \|37 \|573 \|15.5 \|3
[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jared-cook-2.html Career] \|36 \|73 \|1,107 \|15.2 \|7

class="wikitable sortable"

! colspan="2" |Jared Cook

! colspan="4" |Receiving

Year

!Rec

!Yds

!Avg

!TD

2006

|11

|113

|18.8

2007

|12

|30

|421

|14.0

2008

|13

|37

|573

|15.5

[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jared-cook-2.html Career]

|36

|73

|1,107

|15.2

Professional career

=Pre-draft=

Cook entered the 2009 NFL draft and attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was projected to be a third round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Cook was ranked as the fourth best tight end prospect in the draft by NFL draft analyst Mike Mayock.{{Cite web |last=Mayock |first=Mike |author-link=Mike Mayock |date=April 24, 2009 |title=Mayock's top prospects at each position |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d80dff358/article/mayocks-top-prospects-at-each-position |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703065750/http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d80dff358/article/mayocks-top-prospects-at-each-position |archive-date=July 3, 2018 |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}

{{NFL predraft

| height ft = 6

| height in = 4 3/4

| weight = 246

| dash = 4.50

| ten split = 1.60

| twenty split = 2.64

| shuttle = 4.56

| cone drill = 7.25

| vertical = 41

| broad ft = 10

| broad in = 3

| bench = 23

| wonderlic =

| arm span = 35 3/4

| hand span = 10 1/4

| note = All values are from NFL Combine/South Carolina's Pro Day{{Cite web |title=NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – Jared Cook |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/jared-cook?id=71265 |access-date=August 23, 2016 |website=NFL.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180710225141/http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/jared-cook?id=71265|archive-date = July 10, 2018}}{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook – South Carolina, TE : 2009 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=56966&draftyear=2009 |access-date=August 23, 2016 |website=NFLDraftScout.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160920053219/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=56966&draftyear=2009|archive-date = September 20, 2016}}

}}

=Tennessee Titans=

==2009 season==

The Tennessee Titans selected Cook in the third round (89th overall) of the 2009 NFL draft. The Tennessee Titans traded their second round pick in the 2010 NFL draft to the New England Patriots in order to draft Cook. Cook was the third tight end drafted in 2009.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620131153/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |url-status=live }}

On July 2, 2009, the Tennessee Titans signed Cook to a four-year, $2.45 million contract that included a signing bonus of $711,000.{{Cite web |date=July 7, 2009 |title=Titans agree to terms with draft picks Cook and Kropog |url=https://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/titans-agree-to-terms-with-draft-picks-cook-and-kropog/2c67fe71-10c3-4576-aa2a-ab4218d13f5d |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161111193207/https://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/titans-agree-to-terms-with-draft-picks-cook-and-kropog/2c67fe71-10c3-4576-aa2a-ab4218d13f5d |archive-date=November 11, 2016 |access-date=October 14, 2016 |website=TitansOnline.com}}{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Jared Cook contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/oakland-raiders/jared-cook-6042/ |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com |archive-date=July 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710210532/https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/oakland-raiders/jared-cook-6042/ |url-status=live }}

Throughout training camp, Cook competed against Alge Crumpler and Craig Stevens for a role as the primary backup tight end.{{Cite web |last=Estwick |first=Gary |date=July 26, 2009 |title=Scaife in market for long-term deal |url=http://archive.knoxnews.com/sports/scaife-in-the-market-for-long-term-deal-ep-409777033-359295421.html/ |access-date=July 8, 2018 |website=Knoxville News Sentinel |archive-date=July 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710194740/http://archive.knoxnews.com/sports/scaife-in-the-market-for-long-term-deal-ep-409777033-359295421.html/ |url-status=live }} Head coach Jeff Fisher named Cook the fourth tight end on the Titans' depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Bo Scaife, Alge Crumpler, and Craig Stevens.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Tennessee Titans Depth Chart: 09/06/2009 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/40/TEN |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com |archive-date=July 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710195825/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/40/TEN |url-status=live }}

On September 20, 2009, he made his professional debut in the Titans' Week 2 loss to the Houston Texans after being a healthy scratch the previous week. On October 4, 2009, Cook caught two passes for 11 yards during a 37–17 loss at the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4. Cook caught his first NFL reception from quarterback Kerry Collins for a five-yard gain in the third quarter.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars – October 4th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910040jax.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=March 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318054830/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910040jax.htm |url-status=live }}

Cook finished his rookie season with nine receptions for 74 receiving yards in 14 games and no starts.{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2009/ |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=November 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122123455/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live }}

==2010 season==

Cook competed against Craig Stevens throughout training camp to be the second tight end on the depth chart after Alge Crumpler departed during free agency. Offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger named Cook the third tight end on the depth chart to start the season, behind Bo Scaife and Craig Stevens.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Tennessee Titans Depth Chart: 09/06/2010 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/111/TEN |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com |archive-date=July 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710225302/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/111/TEN |url-status=live }} On December 19, 2010, Cook earned his first career start after Bo Scaife was benched as a possible result of comments he made about a divided locker room.{{Cite web |date=December 25, 2010 |title=Bo Scaife talks of possible Titans strife |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=5955686 |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=July 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710225320/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=5955686 |url-status=live }} He finished the Titans 31–17 victory against the Houston Texans with three catches for 42 receiving yards. On December 26, 2010, Cook caught five passes for a season-high 96 yards and scored his first NFL touchdown during a 34–14 loss at the Kansas City Chiefs. He caught a 22-yard touchdown reception off a pass by quarterback Kerry Collins in the third quarter to mark his first career touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Kansas City Chiefs – December 26th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012260kan.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=January 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106173130/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012260kan.htm |url-status=live }}

Cook appeared in all 16 games and made one start in 2010 while making 29 receptions for 361 receiving yards and a touchdown. He also had a career-high six combined tackles on special teams.{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=November 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122123459/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live }}

==2011 season==

On January 28, 2011, the Titans fired head coach Jeff Fisher after they finished fourth in the AFC South with a 6–10 record in 2010.{{Cite web |date=January 28, 2011 |title=Jeff Fisher out in Tennessee |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=6066144 |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=July 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711021913/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=6066144 |url-status=live }}

During training camp, Cook competed to be the starting tight end against Craig Stevens after Bo Scaife departed during free agency. Head coach Mike Munchak named Cook the second tight end on the depth chart to start the regular season, behind Craig Stevens.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Tennessee Titans Depth Chart: 09/04/2011 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/122/TEN |access-date=July 8, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com |archive-date=July 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710225300/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/122/TEN |url-status=live }}

On October 2, 2011, Cook caught two passes for 93 yards and scored on an 80-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Matt Hasselbeck during a 31–13 win at the Cleveland Browns.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns – October 2nd, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110020cle.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=February 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213095956/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110020cle.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 15, he had a season-high nine catches for 103 yards as the Titans lost at the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 27–13.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts – December 18th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112180clt.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015120932/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112180clt.htm |url-status=live }} The following week, Cook caught eight passes for a season-high 169 yards and a touchdown during a 23–17 win at the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16. Cook caught a 55-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Matt Hasselbeck in the first quarter.{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans – December 24th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112240oti.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=October 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013184853/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112240oti.htm |url-status=live }}

Cook appeared in all 16 games and had five starts in 2011 while catching 49 passes for a career-high 759 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He also made five solo tackles while appearing on special teams in 2011.{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=November 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122123502/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live }}

==2012 season==

Cook returned as the secondary tight end behind Craig Stevens in 2012 under offensive coordinator Chris Palmer.{{Cite web |last=Morris |first=Jimmy |date=August 31, 2012 |title=Your 2012 Tennessee Titans Roster |url=https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2012/8/31/3284292/2012-nfl-cuts-tennessee-titans-final-roster |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=Music City Miracles |archive-date=July 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711033416/https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2012/8/31/3284292/2012-nfl-cuts-tennessee-titans-final-roster |url-status=live }} On December 9, 2012, Cook caught three passes for 20 yards and a touchdown before exiting during a 27–23 loss at the Indianapolis Colts due to an injury.{{Cite web |last=Starkey |first=JP |date=December 10, 2012 |title=Jared Cook injury: Titans TE tears rotator cuff, out for season |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/12/10/3752240/jared-cook-injury-titans-rotator-cuff |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=SBNation.com |archive-date=July 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711054709/https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/12/10/3752240/jared-cook-injury-titans-rotator-cuff |url-status=live }}

Cook finished the 2012 season with 44 receptions for 523 yards and four touchdown receptions in 13 games and five starts.{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=November 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122123506/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live }}

During the offseason, Cook requested the Titans to franchise tag him as a wide receiver, which attracts a bigger pay. However, the Titans chose to decline and Cook became an unrestricted free agent.{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=March 4, 2013 |title=Jared Cook doesn't get Tennessee Titans' franchise tag |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jared-cook-doesn-t-get-tennessee-titans-franchise-tag-0ap1000000146834 |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=September 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921004635/https://www.nfl.com/news/jared-cook-doesn-t-get-tennessee-titans-franchise-tag-0ap1000000146834 |url-status=live }} He reportedly received interest from multiple teams, including the Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, and St. Louis Rams.{{Cite web |last=Sandritter |first=Mark |date=March 12, 2013 |title=Jared Cook rumors: Rams the reported favorite to sign TE |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/3/12/4096128/jared-cook-rumors-rams-dolphins-2013-nfl-free-agency |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=SBNation.com |archive-date=July 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711185537/https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/3/12/4096128/jared-cook-rumors-rams-dolphins-2013-nfl-free-agency |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Briggs |first=Jeff |date=March 5, 2013 |title=NFL free agency: Bears reportedly interested in Jared Cook |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/3/5/4067434/bears-interest-jared-cook-free-agency |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=SBNation.com |archive-date=July 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711185344/https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/3/5/4067434/bears-interest-jared-cook-free-agency |url-status=live }}

=St. Louis Rams=

==2013 season==

On March 12, 2013, the St. Louis Rams signed Cook to a five-year, $35.10 million contract with $16 million guaranteed where he was reunited with Jeff Fisher.{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=March 12, 2013 |title=Jared Cook, St. Louis Rams agree to five-year contract |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jared-cook-st-louis-rams-agree-to-five-year-contract-0ap1000000150111 |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=July 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711055324/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000150111/article/jared-cook-st-louis-rams-agree-to-fiveyear-contract |url-status=live }}

Image:CookJared2013-8.jpg

Cook entered training camp slated as the starting tight end. Head coach Jeff Fisher named Cook the starter to begin the regular season. He made his Rams' debut in their season-opener against the Arizona Cardinals and caught a season-high seven passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns in a 27–24 win. He fumbled a possible touchdown in the first quarter as it was stripped by Tyrann Mathieu and recovered by Karlos Dansby for a touchback. Cook caught his first touchdown of the season on a 13-yard pass from quarterback Sam Bradford during the second quarter.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams – September 8th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080ram.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901065626/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080ram.htm |url-status=live }}

Cook finished his first season with the Rams with 51 receptions for 671 receiving yards and a career-high five touchdowns in 16 games and 13 starts.{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=November 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122123509/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live }}

==2014 season==

Cook entered training camp slated as the starting tight end, but saw competition for the role from Lance Kendricks.{{Cite web |last=Grisak |first=Blaine |date=August 10, 2014 |title=Jared Cook Top 20 Tight End in 2014 Projections |url=https://www.ramblinfan.com/2014/08/10/jared-cook-top-20-tight-end-2014-projections/ |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=Ramblin' Fan |archive-date=July 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711233644/https://ramblinfan.com/2014/08/10/jared-cook-top-20-tight-end-2014-projections/ |url-status=live }} Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer named Cook the secondary tight end, behind Lance Kendricks.{{Cite web |last=McAtee |first=Joe |date=2014-09-02 |title=Greg Robinson Not Starting Vs. Vikings |url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2014/9/2/6100137/rams-depth-chart-greg-robinson-backup |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=Turf Show Times|publisher=SB Nation |language=en}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Cook finished the 2014 season with 52 receptions for 634 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games and six starts.{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=November 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122123512/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live }}

==2015 season==

Head coach Jeff Fisher named Cook and Lance Kendricks the starting tight ends to start the regular season as the Rams chose to primarily use two-tight end sets. Cook appeared in all 16 games with 12 starts and caught 39 passes for 481 receiving yards and was held without a touchdown reception for the first time since his rookie season.{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=November 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122123515/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live }} Cook played in 70% of the Rams' offensive snaps and led their tight ends with 672 offensive snaps.{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Reference: St. Louis Rams Snap Count (2015) |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2015-snap-counts.htm |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=July 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711223522/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2015-snap-counts.htm |url-status=live }}

==2016 season==

During the offseason, Cook was expected to be cut by the St. Louis Rams due to his $8.30 million cap number in 2016.{{Cite web |last=Wagoner |first=Nick |date=February 15, 2016 |title=Jared Cook's salary might make him a cap cut |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/26857/jared-cooks-salary-might-make-him-a-cap-cut |access-date=March 23, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=March 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200308212708/https://www.espn.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/26857/jared-cooks-salary-might-make-him-a-cap-cut |url-status=live }} On February 19, 2016, the Rams officially released Cook, freeing $5.69 million in cap space.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=February 19, 2016 |title=Rams cut Chris Long, James Laurinaitis, Jared Cook |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-cut-chris-long-james-laurinaitis-jared-cook-0ap3000000637315 |access-date=February 19, 2016 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=February 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160219215836/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000637315/article/rams-cut-chris-long-james-laurinaitis-jared-cook |url-status=live }} As an unrestricted free agent, Cook received interest from a few teams and attended a meeting with the Green Bay Packers.{{Cite web |last=Western |first=Evan |date=March 15, 2015 |title=Packers Free Agency Rumors: Tight end Jared Cook visits Green Bay |url=https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/packers-free-agency-2016-news-reports/2016/3/15/11240630/packers-free-agency-rumors-tight-end-jared-cook-visit-green-bay |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=acmepackingcompany.com |archive-date=July 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711224501/https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/packers-free-agency-2016-news-reports/2016/3/15/11240630/packers-free-agency-rumors-tight-end-jared-cook-visit-green-bay |url-status=live }}

=Green Bay Packers=

On March 28, 2016, the Green Bay Packers signed Cook to a one-year, $2.75 million contract with $875,000 guaranteed.{{Cite web |date=March 28, 2016 |title=Packers sign TE Jared Cook |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/Packers-sign-TE-Jared-Cook/fa8a1440-9b36-46a7-bf57-28da16645a50 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920044435/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/Packers-sign-TE-Jared-Cook/fa8a1440-9b36-46a7-bf57-28da16645a50 |archive-date=September 20, 2017 |access-date=March 29, 2016 |website=Packers.com}}{{Cite web |last=Conway |first=Tyler |date=March 28, 2016 |title=Jared Cook, Packers Reportedly Agree on 1-Year Contract |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2628199-jared-cook-latest-news-rumors-speculation-surrounding-free-agent-te |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en |archive-date=November 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108151101/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2628199-jared-cook-latest-news-rumors-speculation-surrounding-free-agent-te |url-status=live }}

On June 3, 2016, it was reported that Cook underwent surgery on his foot. The surgery was deemed a preventive measure and his recovery caused him to miss the majority of training camp.{{Cite web |last=Sesseler, Marc |date=June 3, 2016 |title=Packers TE Jared Cook underwent foot surgery |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-te-jared-cook-underwent-foot-surgery-0ap3000000666731 |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=July 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711225833/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000666731/article/packers-te-jared-cook-underwent-foot-surgery |url-status=live }} On August 9, 2016, Cook returned from his injury and fully participated in training camp. His absence significantly delayed his ability to become the primary tight end for the Green Bay Packers and he was subsequently named the secondary starting tight end to begin the regular season, behind Richard Rodgers.{{Cite web |last=Western |first=Evan |date=September 6, 2016 |title=Packers 2016 Depth Chart Projection for Week 1 |url=https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2016/9/6/12816764/packers-2016-depth-chart-projection-for-week-1 |access-date=July 9, 2018 |website=ACME Packing Company |archive-date=July 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711223321/https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2016/9/6/12816764/packers-2016-depth-chart-projection-for-week-1 |url-status=live }}

On September 25, 2016, Cook caught a pass for a 15-yard gain before exiting in the second quarter of the Packers' 34–27 victory against the Detroit Lions after spraining his ankle.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Brian |date=September 25, 2016 |title=Jared Cook on crutches after ankle injury vs. Lions |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/article/jared-cook-on-crutches-after-ankle-injury-vs-detroit-lions-47776693/ |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=247Sports.com}} Cook was subsequently inactive for the next six games (Weeks 4–10) due to the ankle injury. His injury ended his 51-game streak of consecutive game appearances. On November 20, Cook returned from his injury and caught a season-high six passes for 105 yards and a touchdown during a 42–24 loss at the Washington Redskins. During the fourth quarter, Cook caught a six-yard pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but had it stripped away by cornerback Josh Norman.{{Cite web |last=Demovsky, Rob |date=November 23, 2016 |title=Jared Cook's return from ankle injury gives Packers' offense some hope |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/35344/jared-cooks-return-from-ankle-injury-gives-packers-offense-some-hope |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=July 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712221358/http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/35344/jared-cooks-return-from-ankle-injury-gives-packers-offense-some-hope |url-status=live }} Cook finished his single season with the Packers with 30 receptions for 377 receiving yards and a touchdown in ten games and five starts.{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=January 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122204118/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live }}

The Packers finished first in the NFC North with a 10–6 record and earned a playoff berth.{{Cite web |title=2016 Green Bay Packers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2016.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=November 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115032209/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2016.htm |url-status=live }} On January 8, 2017, Cook appeared in his first career playoff game and caught five passes for 48 yards during a 38–13 win against the New York Giants in the NFC Wild Card Round.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – New York Giants at Green Bay Packers – January 8th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701080gnb.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=October 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011073327/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701080gnb.htm |url-status=live }} On January 15, 2017, Cook made six receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown as the Packers' defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34–31 in the NFC Divisional Round.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys – January 15th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701150dal.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=November 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115030639/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701150dal.htm |url-status=live }} During the fourth quarter, Cook caught a 36-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers along the sideline with three seconds left to set up the Packers' game-winning 51-yard field goal by Mason Crosby.{{Cite web |last1=Simon |first1=Mark |last2=Demovsky |first2=Rob |date=January 15, 2017 |title=Packers' Mason Crosby sets record with 2 late 50-yard field goals |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18484066/mason-crosby-green-bay-packers-historic-2-late-50-yard-field-goals |access-date=March 23, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=November 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112021511/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18484066/mason-crosby-green-bay-packers-historic-2-late-50-yard-field-goals |url-status=live }} The following week, Cook started in the NFC Championship and caught seven passes for 78 yards and a touchdown during a 44–21 loss at the Atlanta Falcons.{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons – January 22nd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701220atl.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=August 21, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821003240/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701220atl.htm |url-status=live }}

Cook became an unrestricted free agent after the season ended and began visiting teams after he was unable to agree to terms for a new contract with the Green Bay Packers. He attended meetings with multiple teams, including the Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders, and Minnesota Vikings.{{Cite web |last=Nathan |first=Alec |date=March 14, 2017 |title=Jared Cook Reportedly Set to Visit Oakland Raiders, Minnesota Vikings |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2698017-jared-cook-reportedly-set-to-visit-oakland-raiders-minnesota-vikings |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=Bleacher Report |archive-date=July 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180717013018/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2698017-jared-cook-reportedly-set-to-visit-oakland-raiders-minnesota-vikings |url-status=live }}

=Oakland Raiders=

==2017 season==

On March 16, 2017, the Oakland Raiders signed Cook to a two-year, $10.60 million contract with $5 million guaranteed.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=March 16, 2017 |title=Raiders agree to terms with Jared Cook on 2-year deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-agree-to-terms-with-jared-cook-on-2-year-deal-0ap3000000793543 |access-date=March 23, 2020 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=July 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713015110/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000793543/article/raiders-signing-expackers-tight-end-jared-cook |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2017 |title=Raiders Sign TE Jared Cook |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-TE-Jared-Cook/49c5169b-63f2-4ae6-925b-28f851fe8b9a |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306024708/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-TE-Jared-Cook/49c5169b-63f2-4ae6-925b-28f851fe8b9a |archive-date=March 6, 2018 |website=Raiders.com}}

Cook entered training camp slated as the starting tight end, but saw competition from both Clive Walford and Lee Smith.{{Cite web |last=White |first=Stephen |date=August 30, 2017 |title=Why Clive Walford is the Raiders' breakout player this season |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2017/8/30/16165898/clive-walford-raiders-2017-nfl-season-preview |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=SB Nation |archive-date=July 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713170546/https://www.sbnation.com/2017/8/30/16165898/clive-walford-raiders-2017-nfl-season-preview |url-status=live }} Head coach Jack Del Rio officially named Cook the starting tight end at the start the regular season.{{Cite web |last=Damien |first=Levi |date=September 5, 2017 |title=Raiders released Week 1 Depth Chart |url=https://www.silverandblackpride.com/2017/9/5/16256424/raiders-release-week-1-depth-chart |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713170841/https://www.silverandblackpride.com/2017/9/5/16256424/raiders-release-week-1-depth-chart |archive-date=July 13, 2018 |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=Silver and Black Pride|publisher=SB Nation}}

Cook made his Raiders debut in their season-opener against the Tennessee Titans and made five receptions for 56 yards in a 26–16 victory.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Tennessee Titans – September 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100oti.htm |access-date=October 6, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |archive-date=September 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927000935/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100oti.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 3, Cook caught four passes for 43 receiving yards and a touchdown during a 27–10 loss at the Washington Redskins. He caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Derek Carr to mark his first touchdown as a Raider.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Washington Redskins – September 24th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709240was.htm |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221118002809/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709240was.htm |url-status=live }} On October 19, Cook caught six passes for 107 yards as the Raiders defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31–30 on Thursday Night Football.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders – October 19th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710190rai.htm |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 8, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108032605/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710190rai.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 9, he had a season-high 126 receiving yards on eight receptions during a 27–24 victory against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins – November 5th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711050mia.htm |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171118221901/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711050mia.htm |url-status=live }}

Cook started in all 16 games for the first time in his career and made a then career-high 54 receptions for 688 receiving yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122123521/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live }}

==2018 season==

During Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, Cook finished with 180 receiving yards as the Raiders lost by a score of 33–13. His 180 receiving yards are a Raiders' franchise record for a tight end.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=September 11, 2018 |title=Jared Cook sets Raiders' record with 180 receiving yards |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/09/11/jared-cook-sets-raiders-record-with-180-receiving-yards/ |access-date=October 2, 2018 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US |archive-date=October 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003014116/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/09/11/jared-cook-sets-raiders-record-with-180-receiving-yards/ |url-status=live }} In Week 4, a 45–42 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns, Cook had eight receptions for 110 receiving yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=September 30, 2018 |title=Raiders rally past Browns 45–42 in OT for 1st win for Gruden |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/09/30/raiders-rally-past-browns-45-42-in-ot-for-1st-win-for-gruden/38002801/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=December 29, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229065926/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/09/30/raiders-rally-past-browns-45-42-in-ot-for-1st-win-for-gruden/38002801/ |url-status=live }} In Week 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he caught seven passes for 116 yards in a 24–21 victory.{{Cite web |last=Bair |first=Scott |date=December 9, 2018 |title=What we learned from Raiders' comeback win over Steelers |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/raiders-takeaways-what-we-learned-stunning-24-21-win-over-steelers |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=NBCS Bay Area |archive-date=May 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501195938/https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/raiders-takeaways-what-we-learned-stunning-24-21-win-over-steelers |url-status=live }} Cook finished the 2018 season setting career-highs in receptions (68), receiving yards (896), and touchdowns (6).{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=May 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501200052/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2018/ |url-status=live }}

Cook was named to his first Pro Bowl after the season concluded as a replacement for Travis Kelce.{{Cite web |last=Larrabee |first=Kirk |date=January 21, 2019 |title=Travis Kelce out of the Pro Bowl, Jared Cook in, per report |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/Article/Travis-Kelce-Jared-Cook-Pro-Bowl-128131935/ |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=Kansas City Chiefs |language=en-US |archive-date=February 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226043151/https://247sports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/ContentGallery/Star-Wars-helmets-for-every-NFL-team-119881748/mraid.js |url-status=live }}

=New Orleans Saints=

==2019 season==

On March 26, 2019, Cook signed a two-year contract worth $15.5 million with the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |date=March 26, 2019 |title=Saints agree to terms with TE Jared Cook |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/saints-agree-to-terms-with-te-jared-cook |access-date=March 23, 2020 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com |archive-date=August 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807085206/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/saints-agree-to-terms-with-te-jared-cook |url-status=live }}

Cook made his Saints debut in the season-opener against the Houston Texans in the narrow 30–28 victory.{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2019 |title=Lutz's 58-yard field goal lifts Saints over Texans, 30–28 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128021 |access-date=September 9, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=December 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227103301/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128021 |url-status=live }} During Week 5 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cook caught his first receiving touchdown of the season in the 31–24 win.{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2019 |title=Bridgewater's breakout lifts Saints past Bucs 31–24 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127965 |access-date=October 6, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=October 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008032151/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127965 |url-status=live }} During Week 12 against the Carolina Panthers, Cook caught six passes for 99 yards and a touchdown in the 34–31 victory.{{Cite web |date=November 24, 2019 |title=Lutz's kick lifts Saints to dramatic 34–31 win over Panthers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127922 |access-date=November 24, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=February 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203114038/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127922 |url-status=live }} Two weeks later against the San Francisco 49ers, Cook caught two passes for 64 yards, both for touchdowns, but left the eventual 48–46 defeat with a head concussion. He was later diagnosed with a concussion and was ruled out for the rest of the game.{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2019 |title=Garoppolo's 4 TD passes help 49ers top Saints, 48–46 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127964 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=December 10, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191210191639/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127964 |url-status=live }} During Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans, Cook caught three passes for 84 yards and two touchdowns in the 38–28 road victory.{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2019 |title=Saints chasing NFC's top seed rally to beat Titans 38–28 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127935 |access-date=December 22, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=December 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223145050/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127935 |url-status=live }} Overall, he finished the 2019 season with 43 receptions for 705 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=March 23, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200323183844/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live }} He earned a second consecutive Pro Bowl nomination.{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/probowl.htm |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627030242/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}

==2020 season==

In Week 2 against his former team, the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football, Cook caught his first touchdown reception of the season during the 34–24 loss.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Las Vegas Raiders – September 21st, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009210rai.htm |access-date=September 22, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919021459/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009210rai.htm |url-status=live }} He finished the 2020 season with 15 appearances and five starts. He recorded 37 receptions for 504 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122125222/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2020/ |url-status=live }}

On March 3, 2021, Cook was released by the Saints.{{Cite web |date=March 3, 2021 |title=New Orleans Saints terminate contracts of tight ends Josh Hill and Jared Cook |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-terminate-contracts-tight-ends-josh-hill-jared-cook-roster |access-date=March 3, 2021 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com |archive-date=March 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303214323/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-terminate-contracts-tight-ends-josh-hill-jared-cook-roster |url-status=live }}

= Los Angeles Chargers =

On March 18, 2021, the Chargers signed Cook to a one-year, $6 million contract with $4.5 million guaranteed.{{Cite web |date=March 18, 2021 |title=Chargers Agree to Terms with Two-Time Pro Bowl Tight End Jared Cook |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/jared-cook-agree-to-terms-free-agency-2021 |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Chargers.com |language=en-US |archive-date=March 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318190204/https://www.chargers.com/news/jared-cook-agree-to-terms-free-agency-2021 |url-status=live }} In the 2021 season, he appeared in 16 games, of which he started ten. He finished with 48 receptions for 564 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jared Cook 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226043107/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/2021/ |url-status=live }}

NFL career statistics

= Regular season =

rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! colspan="2"\| Games ! colspan="5"\| Receiving ! colspan="5"\| Rushing ! colspan="2"\| Fumbles
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2009	TEN \| 14 \|\| 0 \|\| 9 \|\| 74 \|\| 8.2 \|\| 17 \|\| 0 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2010	TEN \|16\|\| 1 \|\| 29 \|\| 361 \|\| 12.4 \|\| 36 \|\| 1 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2011	TEN \|16\|\| 5 \|\| 49 \|\| 759 \|\| 15.5 \|\| 80T \|\| 3 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 2 \|\| 2
2012	TEN \| 13 \|\| 5 \|\| 44 \|\| 523 \|\| 11.9 \|\| 61T \|\| 4 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 1 \|\| 1
2013	STL \|16\|\| 13 \|\| 51 \|\| 671 \|\| 13.2 \|\| 47 \|\| 5 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 1 \|\| 1
2014	STL \|16\|\| 6 \|\| 52 \|\| 634 \|\| 12.2 \|\| 59T \|\| 3 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2015	STL \| 16 \|\| 12 \|\| 39 \|\| 481 \|\| 12.3 \|\| 49 \|\| 0 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 2 \|\| 1
2016	GB \| 10 \|\| 5 \|\| 30 \|\| 377 \|\| 12.6 \|\| 47 \|\| 1 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 1 \|\| 1
2017	OAK \| 16 \|\| 16 \|\| 54 \|\| 688 \|\| 12.7 \|\| 35 \|\| 2 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 1 \|\| 1
2018	OAK \| 16 \|\| 14 \|\| 68 \|\| 896 \|\| 13.2 \|\| 45 \|\| 6 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2019	NO \| 14 \|\| 7 \|\| 43 \|\| 705 \|\| 16.4 \|\| 61T \|\| 9 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2020	NO \| 15 \|\| 5 \|\| 37 \|\| 504 \|\| 13.6 \|\| 46 \|\| 7 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 1 \|\| 1
2021	LAC \| 16 \|\| 10 \|\| 48 \|\| 564 \|\| 11.8 \|\| 42 \|\| 4 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 0 \|\| 0
colspan="2"\| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02.htm Total] \|\| 194 \|\| 99 \|\| 553 \|\| 7,237 \|\| 13.1 \|\| 80T \|\| 45 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 9 \|\| 8

= Postseason =

rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! colspan="2"\| Games ! colspan="5"\| Receiving ! colspan="5"\| Rushing ! colspan="2"\| Fumbles
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2016	GB \| 3 \|\| 3 \|\| 18 \|\| 229 \|\| 12.7 \|\| 35 \|\| 2 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2019	NO \| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 5 \|\| 54 \|\| 10.8 \|\| 14 \|\| 0 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2020	NO \| 2 \|\| 2 \|\| 9 \|\| 68 \|\| 7.6 \|\| 12 \|\| 0 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 1 \|\| 1
colspan="2"\| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa02/gamelog/post/ Total] \|\| 6 \|\| 5 \|\| 32 \|\| 351 \|\| 11 \|\| 35 \|\| 2 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 1

References

External links

{{footballstats |nfl=Jared-Cook|espn=12537 |yahoo=9353 |pfr=C/CookJa02 }}

[http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jared_cook_201204.html South Carolina Gamecocks bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827195937/http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jared_cook_201204.html |date=August 27, 2016 }}

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