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Done with Commanders Washington released Brooks on Tuesday.

Impact Brooks made his NFL debut with the Commanders as an undrafted rookie in 2025, playing seven offensive snaps in Week 6 versus the Bears. Now, he'll become a free agent again and seek another opportunity with a different club.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking around Washington The Commanders signed Brooks (undisclosed) to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Brooks will stick around Washington after spending the 2025 campaign as a member of the practice squad, appearing in the team's Week 6 loss to the Bears, failing to record any stats over seven offensive snaps. The wide receiver also ended the year on the team's practice squad injured list with an undisclosed injury, but he now appears to be healthy ahead of the offseason. With the new deal, Brooks will get the chance to train with the Commanders during the team's offseason activities prior to the 2026 season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list The Commanders placed Brooks (undisclosed) on their practice squad's injured list Saturday.

Impact Brooks will now be forced to miss at least four games before he is eligible to return. The 24-year-old played just seven offensive snaps and didn't record any stats during his lone appearance this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Brooks reverted to the Commanders' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transactions log.

Impact Brooks was elevated for Monday's loss to the Bears to provide depth at the wide receiver position. He played seven offensive snaps but didn't record a target. With Washington having placed Noah Brown (groin/knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, the team could again end up elevating at least one of Brooks or Tay Martin from the practice squad for Sunday's road matchup against the Cowboys in Week 7.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 6 The Commanders have elevated Brooks from the practice squad for Monday night's matchup against Chicago.

Impact Brooks and Tay Martin have both been elevated Monday to provide depth at wide receiver, as both Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Noah Brown (groin/knee) have been ruled out versus Chicago, while Deebo Samuel (heel) is officially listed as questionable but is expected to suit up. At 6-foot-5, Brooks could offer Washington some amount of playmaking upside in the red zone. The undrafted rookie wideout out of Louisville spent the offseason with the Commanders.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Washington The Commanders signed Brooks to the practice squad Wednesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

Impact The 6-foot-5 undrafted rookie wideout out of Louisville was unable to crack the Commanders' 53-man roster after logging 10 catches (on 14 targets) for 90 yards across three preseason games. Brooks will stay in Washington as a member of the team's practice squad and could be elevated to the active roster if the Commanders need to add depth to its wide receiver corps.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Washington Brooks was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official website reports.

Impact Brooks impressed during the preseason, reeling in 10 catches for 90 yards over the team's three contests. The wide receiver will now be placed on waivers, but if he goes unclaimed, he's a likely candidate to join the Commanders' practice squad.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE