Jalen Brooks Injury News & Updates

The Cardinals signed Brooks (knee) to their practice squad Thursday.

Brooks spent the early part of the season with Dallas and got into the Cowboys' Week 5 win against the Jets as a practice-squad elevation, logging four offensive snaps and 17 special-teams snaps without getting any targets. However, Brooks landed on the practice-squad injured list due to a knee injury Oct. 22 before being cut with an injury settlement two days later. It appears he's past the knee issue given his new deal with Arizona, and Brooks will now try to work his way up to game action, though the Cardinals' wideout corps is currently fully healthy.

The Cowboys cut Brooks (knee) from the practice squad with an injury settlement Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Brooks was placed on the practice-squad injured list Wednesday but will now be free to look for a new opportunity elsewhere after appearing in one game with Dallas this season.

Brooks (knee) was placed on the practice squad injured list Wednesday.

The 2023 seventh-round pick from South Carolina will now miss at least the Cowboys' next four contests, with his earliest possible return coming in the Week 13 matchup against the Chiefs. Brooks was elevated to Dallas' active roster for the Week 5 win over the Jets, playing 21 total snaps (four on offense, 17 on special teams) but failing to record a stat.

Brooks (knee) reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Brooks played four snaps on offense and 17 snaps with the special-teams unit in the Cowboys' 37-22 win over the Jets in Week 5. The wide receiver didn't record any stats on offense, while he added a tackle in punt coverage. Additionally, he suffered an apparent knee injury in the fourth quarter of the contest, and he was considered questionable to return, Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com reports.

Brooks was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

The 2023 seventh-round pick from South Carolina failed to make the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster in late August, but he stuck around on the practice squad and has been elevated for Sunday's matchup against the Jets. Brooks most recently played for Dallas in 2024, catching 12 of 30 targets for 177 yards and one touchdown through 14 games. He'll likely play a depth role in the Cowboys' wide-receiver room in Week 5.

Brooks was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday.

Brooks will stick around Dallas after clearing waivers. The wide receiver appeared in 14 regular-season contests with the team in 2024, and he will provide the Cowboys with an additional experienced depth option ahead of the 2025 season.

The Cowboys waived Brooks on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Brooks appeared in 14 regular-season games with Dallas last season and turned 30 targets into a 12-177-1 receiving line. He had a 5-72-1 line across three preseason contests this summer. If Brooks clears waivers, he could be a candidate to rejoin the team via the practice squad.

Brooks caught two of three targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 31-13 preseason win over the Falcons.

The 2023 seventh-round pick was on the other end of Joe Milton's only TD pass of the night, a 29-yard toss in the third quarter that saw Brooks get late separation from his defender in the end zone. With Jonathan Mingo (knee) likely to begin the season on IR, Brooks is competing for the Cowboys' No. 5 wideout spot against Ryan Flournoy and rookie UDFA Traeshon Holden.

Brooks (hip) played 25 snaps on offense and caught his lone pass for 11 yards during the Cowboys' 31-13 preseason loss to the Ravens on Saturday.

Brooks was working through a hip injury leading up to Saturday's game but was cleared to play after going through pre-game warmups without suffering a setback. The 2023 seventh-rounder is battling for a spot on Dallas' 53-man roster, but it's worth noting that he didn't play a single snap on special teams after playing six in the Cowboys' preseason opener against the Rams. Brooks' last chance to audition for a roster spot is in Friday's preseason finale against the Cardinals.

Brooks did not participate in Tuesday's training camp practice due to a hip injury, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Brooks may have tweaked his hip during the Cowboys' 31-21 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday, when he played 45 snaps (39 on offense, six on special teams) and logged two catches on three targets for 26 yards. Brooks has seen a minimal role in the Cowboys' offense since entering the league in 2023 as a seventh-round pick, so his attendance at practices and preseason games is crucial for his chances of making the 53-man roster. His practice participation over the coming days will play a factor in whether he'll play in Saturday's exhibition contest against the Ravens.

Brooks caught only 12 of 30 targets for 177 yards and a touchdown over 14 regular-season games in 2024.

The second-year wideout was only charged with one drop officially, but his poor catch rate is still concerning. Brooks made more than one catch in only one 2024 game, posting a 2-26-0 line on five targets in Week 9 against the Falcons, and while he did haul in his first career TD in Week 15, his role didn't increase over the final couple games of the season while CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) was shut down. Brandin Cooks will be a free agent this offseason, but even if the Cowboys don't bring in additional help for Lamb and Jalen Tolbert at the top of the depth chart, Brooks may head into 2025 behind the likes of Jonathan Mingo and Ryan Flournoy for depth snaps at WR.

Brooks caught his lone target for 12 yards in Sunday's 41-7 loss to the Eagles.

Brooks was not a major part of the Cowboys offensive plans Sunday, playing just 13 offensive snaps and earning one target. The second-year wideout should continue to handle a small role in the Cowboys' offense heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Commanders. With nothing to play for, however, it's possible that Dallas' coaching staff may want to get a better look at some of their young talent ahead of the offseason.

Brooks (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

The 2023 seventh-round pick was sidelined for the Cowboys' Week 16 win over the Buccaneers due to a knee injury. Brooks was able to log consecutive practices to end the week, and he has progressed enough in his recovery to play Sunday. Brooks has an opportunity to take on the No. 3 wide receiver role for the final two games of the regular season after CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Brooks has caught 11 passes on 29 targets for 165 yards and one touchdown through 12 regular-season games.

Brooks (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Brooks logged back-to-back limited practices Thursday and Friday after a DNP on Wednesday. With CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) shut down for the final two weeks of the season, there is a big chunk of targets available in Dallas. In addition to Brooks, Jalen Tolbert (finger) is also questionable. The Cowboys could be digging deep down their wideout depth chart if Brooks or Tolbert are unable to play.

Brooks (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

The wide receiver was estimated as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report. Brooks could be in line to see more opportunities with CeeDee Lamb now out for the season with his shoulder injury. The second-year pro has 11 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown in 2024 so far.

Brooks (knee) was estimated as a non-participant in Dallas' practice report Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Brooks is still dealing with the knee injury that forced him to sit out the team's Week 16 matchup versus the Buccaneers. He will likely have to practice in some capacity in order to have a chance to play in Sunday's matchup versus the Eagles.

Brooks (knee) is inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Buccaneers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

The wide receiver was a limited participant in Thursday's practice before missing Friday's session. Brooks, a 2023 seventh-round pick, has 11 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown in his second season. KaVontae Turpin, Jonathan Mingo and Ryan Flournoy should move up the depth chart in his absence.

Brooks (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Brooks showed up on the Cowboys' Week 16 practice report Thursday as limited due to a knee injury and didn't handle any reps Friday before the team made a decision on his status ahead of the weekend. With Brooks out of the lineup Sunday, Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Jonathan Mingo and Ryan Flournoy will be the tertiary wide receivers behind starters CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks.

Brooks (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Wilson wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so it appears his knee injury is a new one. It's not clear how severe the injury is, but Friday's practice report will give a better idea of his status heading into Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. The 2023 seventh-round pick caught the first touchdown pass of his NFL career this past Sunday against the Panthers.

Brooks caught his only target for a 17-yard touchdown in Sunday's win over the Panthers.

The second-year wideout hauled in his first career TD in the third quarter, beating two defenders to the ball in the back corner of the end zone as Cooper Rush scrambled out of the pocket. Brooks has seen little usage this season and has even been a healthy inactive at times, and he's unlikely to break out with CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks and Jalen Tolbert all healthy. Brooks will be little more than desperation dart throw in Week 16, even against a shaky Buccaneers secondary.

Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against Cincinnati, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Brooks logged under 30 percent of Dallas' offensive snaps each of the past two weeks after notching over half of the team's offensive snaps in each of the four prior games that he suited up for. His inactive status for Monday can be tied to the Week 13 return of Brandin Cooks from a lengthy injury absence as well as the Cowboys' acquisition of Jonathan Mingo in early November. Brooks hasn't been producing of late when he has taken the field, tallying just three catches on eight targets for over his past three games.

Brooks caught one of three targets for 41 yards in Sunday's win over the Commanders.

After being dropped from the gameday lineup in Week 11, the second-year wideout suited up again Sunday but played only 17 offensive snaps, his lowest total since Week 4. Brooks did make an impact though, as his long reception just before halftime set up a 46-yard field goal for Brandon Aubrey. Brooks has seen his target volume increase since Cooper Rush replaced Dak Prescott (hamstring) as the Cowboys' starting QB, but he hasn't done much with it -- over his last three appearances he's managed a 4-71-0 line on 12 looks. Brooks figures to get bumped down the depth chart once Brandin Cooks (knee) is ready to return from IR, something that could happen as soon as Week 13 against the Giants.

Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's Week 11 tilt versus the Texans, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Brooks has been inefficient as a pass catcher this season, hauling in just eight of 24 targets. He logged over half of the Cowboys' offensive snaps in each of the team's past four games but won't take the field Monday. Brooks' inactive status coincides with the team debut of Jonathan Mingo, who was acquired in a trade with Carolina on Nov. 5.

Brooks caught one of four targets for four yards in Sunday's 34-6 loss to the Eagles.

Brooks was held in check Sunday, catching only one pass for the sixth time this season. The second-year wideout has recorded multiple receptions just once this season, when he caught two passes for 26 yards in Week 9. Through nine games, Brooks has totaled just eight grabs for 107 scoreless yards. The 24-year-old should remain an unreliable option for fantasy purposes, especially with the Cowboys turning to Cooper Rush at quarterback with Dak Prescott (hamstring) undergoing season-ending surgery. The Cowboys will host the Texans in Week 11.

Brooks caught two of five targets for 26 yards in Sunday's loss to the Falcons.

The second-year wideout saw five-plus targets for the second time in the last three games but once again failed to do much with the increased volume, although his two catches were a season high. Brooks remains an afterthought in the Cowboys' offense, but he could be pushed into a bigger role in Week 10 against the Eagles if CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) ends up missing time.

Brooks caught one of six targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 47-9 loss to the Lions.

Brooks saw a significant bump in his usage Sunday, playing 49 of the Cowboys' 69 offensive snaps, tied with CeeDee Lamb and behind Jalen Tolbert (64). His 71 percent snap share and six targets were both season highs for the second-year receiver. With that said, Brooks has yet to record more than one reception in any contest thus far. Even with teammate Brandin Cooks (knee) on IR, Brooks is very difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. The Cowboys now head into there Week 7 bye and will square off against the 49ers in Week 8.

Brooks caught his only target for 10 yards in Sunday's win over the Steelers.

Even with Brandin Cooks (knee) on IR, there wasn't much of a role for Brooks in the Cowboys' offense, as KaVontae Turpin moved into the No. 3 wideout role instead. Brooks has yet to catch more than one pass in a game this season, giving him very little fantasy appeal heading into a Week 6 clash with the Lions.

Brooks (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Ravens.

The reserve wideout was limited in the last two practices of the week, but Brooks will be available to Dak Prescott as the No. 4 receiver behind the top trio of CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks and Jalen Tolbert. Brooks has played an unsurprisingly minor role thus far over the first two games, recording a 2-28 line on four targets.

Brooks (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Brooks was added to the injury report Thursday, getting in limited practice reps Thursday and Friday. His mid-week addition is an ominous sign for his Week 3 availability, but it sounds like Brooks' status will come down to Sunday morning. Brooks has two catches for 28 yards on four targets through two games and has played an increased role as the Cowboys' WR4 early on this season.

Brooks (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Brooks wasn't listed on the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday, but it appears the 2023 seventh-round pick is nursing an ankle injury. His practice participation Friday will provide clarity on his status for Sunday's game against the Ravens. Brooks has caught two passes (on four targets) for 28 yards across the first two games of the regular season.

Brooks caught one of three targets for 10 yards in Sunday's loss to the Saints.

The second-year wideout has caught exactly one pass in each of the Cowboys' first two games this season. While he's holding down a steady role in the offense, Brooks isn't likely to see significant volume as long as CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks and Jalen Tolbert are all healthy.

Brooks caught both his targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 13-12 preseason loss to the Rams.

With CeeDee Lamb still holding out and Brandin Cooks and Jalen Tolbert both sitting this one out along with most of the Cowboys' other offensive starters, Brooks got the start at wideout and caught a 43-yard strike from Cooper Rush on the team's opening drive. The second-year wideout then hooked up with Trey Lance for a short completion on Dallas' second possession before Brooks called it a day. The South Carolina product appears to have a fairly firm hold on the No. 4 spot on the depth chart, but that job could become more interesting from a fantasy perspective if Lamb's absence extends into the regular season, or he isn't quite up to speed by Week 1.

Brooks looked good during spring practices and may get a chance to compete for the No. 3 receiver role in Dallas, ESPN.com's Todd Archer reports.

Jalen Tolbert is the favorite for the role, having essentially split it with Michael Gallup (now on the Raiders) last season. Brooks, meanwhile, played 77 snaps on offense and 82 on special teams in seven games as a rookie seventh-round pick, with four of his six catches coming in a 49-17 win over the Giants in Week 10. He was often a healthy scratch last season but now has an opportunity to move up to third or fourth on the depth chart behind entrenched starters CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks.

Brooks caught all six of his targets for 64 yards over seven regular-season games in 2023.

The seventh-round pick out of South Carolina was never active for more than three games in a row during his rookie season, and most of his production came in Week 10 when he saw extra run in garbage time against the Giants. The Cowboys figure to return most of their key offensive personnel in 2024, but if Michael Gallup or Brandin Cooks becomes cap casualties in the offseason, Brooks could move into a bigger role.

Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Brooks once again is a healthy scratch for Week 16 and hasn't seen the field since Week 12 against the Commanders. He has split his time between offense and special teams and has accumulated five catches for 63 yards in five games this season.

Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles.

Brooks will sit out for the second straight game as he sits as the sixth wide receiver on the depth chart. The 2023 seventh-round pick out of South Carolina last played in Week 12 against the Commanders when he hauled in his lone target for 24 yards.

Brooks (coach's decision) is out for Thursday night's game against the Seahawks.

Brooks is listed as Dallas' fifth wide receiver behind CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, Michael Gallup and Jalen Tolbert. The rookie has five catches for 63 yards and no touchdowns on 64 offensive snaps this season.

Brooks caught all four of his targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 49-17 rout of the Giants.

With KaVontae Turpin (shoulder) sidelined and the Cowboys in firm control all game, Brooks saw his first targets of the season and proved to be a reliable option for Dak Prescott. The 2023 seventh-round pick has only been active for three of nine games so far as a rookie, seeing 44 offensive snaps to 39 on special teams, and it would likely take multiple injuries ahead of him on the depth chart for Brooks to show up on the fantasy radar.

Brooks is active for Sunday's Week 10 matchup and in line to serve as the No. 5 receiver against the Giants with KaVontae Turpin (shoulder) inactive, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Brooks last saw active status in Week 6 and has yet to record his first NFL catch across 20 snaps over two games. The rookie seventh-round pick doesn't necessarily have a good chance of breaking the ice in that regard Sunday, however, considering all of CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, Michael Gallup and Jalen Tolbert are ahead of him in the air attack's pecking order.

Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Brooks has only appeared in two contests thus far during his rookie campaign. He'll continue working to earn an active role with the team and suit up Week 10 against the Giants.

Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

The 2023 seventh-round pick out of South Carolina most recently played in Dallas' Week 5 game against the Chargers, but he failed to record a stat. Brooks has appeared in two games for the Cowboys this season, playing primarily on special teams (45 percent of snaps).

Brooks recorded one catch on two targets for 11 yards in Saturday's 31-16 preseason win over the Raiders.

Brooks saw both of his targets on Dallas' first drive and played eight of 11 snaps with the game's starters on the field. His quiet performance could actually mean good things for his chances to make the roster, as the Cowboys rested the top four receivers on their depth chart and Brooks exited early in the contest. Even if he makes the roster, he'll at best be the fifth wide receiver, so he isn't likely to make a significant offensive impact.

Brooks would likely be on the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster if the season started this weekend, Jon Machota and Saad Yousef of The Athletic report.

The 2023 seventh-round pick has stood out in training camp so far, notably out-playing the inconsistent, but more athletic, Simi Fehoko in the battle for the No. 6 spot on the wide receiver depth chart. Brooks will need to keep building momentum through the preseason to secure a roster spot, but so far so good for the South Carolina product.

The Cowboys selected Brooks in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 244th overall.

Brooks began his collegiate career at North Carolina before ultimately transferring to South Carolina. As a result, he didn't post much meaningful production until his senior season, during which he recorded 33 receptions, 503 yards and a touchdown. He doesn't possess many standout traits as a pro, though Dallas lacks quality depth among its wide receiver corps so it's a decent landing spot.

The Cowboys selected Brooks in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 244th overall.

Brooks began his collegiate career at North Carolina before ultimately transferring to South Carolina. As a result, he didn't post much meaningful production until his senior season, during which he recorded 33 receptions, 503 yards and a touchdown. He doesn't possess many standout traits as a pro, though Dallas lacks quality depth among its wide receiver corps so it's a decent landing spot.