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Packers emphasize defensive depth and create kicking competition while drafting only 6 players

Green Bay’s confidence in its returning players was evident from the way the Packers approached this week’s draft

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Packers re-sign RB Chris Brooks to 2-year, $4.85M deal Deadspin | Packers re-sign RB Chris Brooks to 2-year, $4.85M deal

MARCH 4 • DEADSPIN.COM

Running back Chris Brooks agrees to terms with Packers

Chris Brooks' agency says the 26-year-old running back has agreed to a two-year, $4.85 million contract to stay with the Green Bay Packers

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Inks two-year extension Brooks agreed to terms Wednesday on a two-year, $4.85 million contract extension with the Packers, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brooks operated as Green Bay's clear No. 3 running back across 17 regular-season appearances in 2025, logging 27 carries for 106 yards and 13 catches for 91 yards (17 targets) behind Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson. Jacobs remains under contract with the team and positioned for a workhorse role, while Wilson isn't expected to be tendered ahead of free agency. Pending further additions to the backfield, that leaves Brooks in position to potentially compete with 2024 third-rounder MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring), who spent all of 2025 on IR, for the No. 2 role behind Jacobs.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' clear RB3 in 2025 Brooks finished the 2025 regular season with 27 carries for 106 yards and 13 catches (on 17 targets) for 91 yards across 17 games with the Packers.

Impact With 2024 third-rounder MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) spending the entire season on injured reserve, Brooks stepped up as the Packers' third option out of the backfield behind Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson. Brooks split his snaps fairly evenly across offense and special teams but took on more offensive responsibilities in Weeks 12 and 18 (both times against the Vikings) when Jacobs was sidelined, with the former accumulating 19 carries for 82 yards and one catch for five yards over those two games. Brooks enters the offseason as a restricted free agent and could be tendered by the Packers.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rusher in loss Brooks carries the ball 13 times for 61 yards in Sunday's 16-3 loss to the Vikings.

Impact The No. 3 running back on the Green Bay depth chart saw his most extensive action of the season as the team rested Josh Jacobs (knee/ankle) ahead of the playoffs, and Brooks wound up leading the Packers in rushing yards despite seeing less volume than Emanual Wilson. Brooks came into the game with just 14 carries for 45 yards on the season, so he's unlikely to make any kind of impact in the wild-card round.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Why Josh Jacobs isn't playing in favor of Emanuel Wilson, Chris Brooks at Packers RB | Sporting News It's happening again.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

One carry vs. Chicago Brooks rushed once for four yards during Saturday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears.

Impact The 25-year-old played 15 offensive snaps and primarily served as Green Bay's top pass-blocking running back during Saturday's loss. In 15 games this season, Brooks has rushed 14 times for 45 yards and caught 12 of 15 targets for 80 yards. The BYU product could serve as the Packers' No. 2 RB in the Week 17 matchup against the Ravens if Josh Jacobs (knee) is sidelined.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Emanuel Wilson, Chris Brooks are seeing increased snaps over Josh Jacobs in Week 16 | Sporting News Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is ceding snaps and touches to fellow rusher Emanuel Wilson early on in the Week 16 game against...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Active for Saturday night Brooks (chest) is listed as active for Saturday night's game against the Bears, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact With No. 3 running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) on injured reserve, Brooks will have the chance to draw rotational snaps for the Packers' run game behind starters Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson. In last week's loss to the Broncos, the running back had 17 offensive snaps, which led to two rushes for 10 yards as well as two targets for a six-yard reception.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday at CHI Brooks (chest) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Brooks isn't the only banged-up Packers running back, as Josh Jacobs (knee) is listed as questionable and MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) has been ruled out. Jacobs expects to play Saturday, so Brooks will likely be left to split backup duties with Emanuel Wilson at best, if Brooks plays at all following three limited practices.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears host Packers in rematch with NFC North lead on the line

The Chicago Bears hope to get some payback against the Green Bay Packers for a loss at Lambeau Field two weeks ago in a rematch with heavy playoff implications

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Another limited practice Brooks (chest) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Brooks has been limited in back-to-back practices to begin Week 16 preparations, though Green Bay only held a walk-through session Tuesday. The change-of-pace back will have one more opportunity to prove he can mange full practice reps prior to Saturday's road matchup against the Bears.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with chest issue Brooks (chest) was estimated as a limited participant for the Packers' walkthrough practice Tuesday.

Impact Brooks was a bit more involved in the offense in Week 15 with Josh Jacobs playing through a lingering knee injury, but it looks like he might have hurt his chest during Sunday's game. He still has two more chances to log a full practice before Green Bay releases its final practice report of the week Thursday.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to lone reception Wilson was targeted once and caught one pass for six yards in Sunday's 28-21 victory over the Bears.

Impact Brooks got a season-high 29 snaps in Week 12 with starting running back Josh Jacobs unavailable, and he still got 18 the following week with Jacobs back in action. However, he was on the field for only eight plays in Sunday's contest. Fellow reserve Emanuel Wilson received just as many, but he did get three touches compared to only the one for his counterpart. Brooks should continue seeing a few snaps on passing downs, but Wilson remains the top option behind Jacobs, and both may fill only bit roles with the starter back at full speed.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two catches on Thanksgiving Brooks didn't get any carries but caught both of his targets for nine yards in Thursday's 31-24 win over Detroit.

Impact On a day when six different Packers -- including three WRs -- got at least one carry, Brooks was invisible in the running game. However, he did notch a pair of catches to ensure his name appeared in the box score. Brooks has 11 rushes and 10 catches on the campaign as Green Bay's No. 3 RB, so it's not out of the norm for him to be featured more as a pass catcher than as a ball carrier during his limited offensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up nine touches Brooks had eight carries for 21 yards and one reception for five yards in Sunday's 23-6 victory over the Vikings.

Impact The nine touches were the most Brooks has recorded in a game since joining the Packers in 2024, but they came in a contest in which starter Josh Jacobs (knee) sat out and fellow reserve Emanuel Wilson got the ball a whopping 30 times. Brooks could again be busier than usual if Jacobs is unable to play Thursday against the Lions, but in such a scenario he would still be the No. 2 option behind Wilson.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings need 3rd straight win over Packers at Lambeau Field to boost their fading playoff hopes

The slumping Minnesota Vikings don’t have many more opportunities to rejuvenate their fading hopes for a second straight postseason berth

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Photos: Jordan Love, Hands of 10ve Foundation host annual coat drive Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love was joined by teammates S Zayne Anderson, P Daniel Whelan, RB Chris Brooks, K Brandon McManus and TE McCall...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Packers RB Josh Jacobs won't need to go on IR and could be ready Sunday, coach Matt LaFleur says

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs received some good news on the knee injury that caused the three-time Pro Bowl selection to exit a victory over the New York Giants

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Candidate for more work Brooks had one carry for eight yards in Sunday's 27-20 victory over the Giants.

Impact It was a typical appearance for Brooks, who got a few snaps -- five, even with starter Josh Jacobs (knee) leaving the game -- but hardly enough to make a fantasy impact. Jacobs is not believed to be facing an extended absence, but his status is uncertain for Green Bay's Week 12 matchup with the Vikings, and if he is unable to go Brooks could see a few more opportunities, particularly on passing downs. Fellow reserve Emanuel Wilson, though, would be the heavy favorite to be the lead back for the Packers if Jacobs misses one game or more.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not involved against Eagles Brooks failed to record a single rushing attempt or target in Monday's 10-7 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Brooks was a complete non-factor Monday night, playing just six of the Packers' 68 offensive snaps in the contest. The third-year running back has not handled a single carry for the past for games and is averaging a 12 percent offensive snap share this season. Brooks remains far off the fantasy radar based on his limited usage as the No. 3 running back behind starter Josh Jacobs and backup Emanuel Wilson. Next up for the Packers is a Week 11 matchup with the Giants.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Corrals two passes Brooks was targeted twice and had two receptions for 24 yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Brooks played 11 snaps in Week 9 -- the most he has recorded in a game since Week 2 -- and got a couple touches, but it was still only the second time all season he finished with more than one. He remains the third running back on the depth chart for the Packers.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck at third string Brooks did not record a touch in Sunday's 35-25 victory over the Steelers.

Impact Brooks did not get the ball for second time in as many games and was only on the field for a season-low three snaps. Josh Jacobs has had a lighter workload than usual in recent weeks, but Emanuel Wilson has soaked up the extra opportunities, leaving a clear pecking order in Green Bay's backfield.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in bit role Brooks was targeted once but did not record a touch in Sunday's 27-23 victory over the Cardinals.

Impact Fellow reserve running back Emanuel Wilson saw some extra snaps with top ball carrier Josh Jacobs spending less time on the field than usual due to an illness and calf injury, but there was no visible change to the workload for Brooks. The pecking order is pretty clearly defined in Green Bay's backfield, and Wilson -- who played 68 snaps to 25 for Brooks over the last four games -- would be the primary beneficiary should Jacobs sustain any sort of setback.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Packers emphasize defensive depth and create kicking competition while drafting only 6 players

Running back Chris Brooks agrees to terms with Packers

Bears host Packers in rematch with NFC North lead on the line

Vikings need 3rd straight win over Packers at Lambeau Field to boost their fading playoff hopes

Packers RB Josh Jacobs won't need to go on IR and could be ready Sunday, coach Matt LaFleur says