Jalen Brooks - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Moves to IR The Cardinals placed Brooks (wrist) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact The transaction comes after Brooks announced earlier in the day that he underwent season-ending wrist surgery. Brooks saw light snaps through the first four weeks of the season, but he stepped in as the Cardinals' No. 3 wideout for the past three games after Marvin Harrison was traded to the Texans. The 26-year-old will finish the 2026 campaign with five receptions for 81 yards on 17 targets to go with 499 yards on 19 kickoff returns.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in a 10-game home losing streak, Cardinals are bleeding fan support and looking for answers

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sustains season-ending injury Brooks announced Monday in a story on his personal Instagram account that he underwent season-ending wrist surgery, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Brooks wasn't known to have sustained an injury in the Cardinals' 30-16 loss to the Broncos on Sunday, when he played a season-high 52 of 81 snaps en route to finishing with a 35-yard reception on six targets. Evidently, Brooks fractured or sprained his wrist severely enough at some point during the game to require surgery a day later, bringing an early end to his 2026 campaign. Through seven games, the fourth-year wideout recorded five catches for 81 yards on 17 targets while returning 19 kickoffs for 499 yards. Reggie Virgil and Simi Fehoko look to be the top candidates to replace Brooks as the Cardinals' No. 3 wideout behind Michael Wilson and Kendrick Bourne.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Clutch catch in Week 6 win Brooks caught two of three targets for 30 yards and returned a kickoff for 25 yards during Sunday's 18-16 win over the Rams.

Impact Both of Brooks' catches came in the fourth quarter, the second of which was for 21 yards late in the period that also drew a penalty flag for unnecessary roughness by defensive back Josh Wallace. That set the Cardinals up at the Rams' 29 yard line and led to the game-winning, 43-yard field goal by Chad Ryland. Brooks has four catches (on 10 targets) for 46 yards over the Cardinals' last two games and has stepped into a more prominent role offensively since Arizona's trade of Marvin Harrison to Houston before Week 5. The Cardinals will look to make it two wins in a row in Week 7 against the Broncos, whose defense would be boosted if star defensive back Pat Surtain (ankle) was cleared to return from a two-game absence.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Wins have been hard to come by at SoFi for both tenants with Rams, Chargers a combined 1-5 at home

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OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

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Defensive grit a welcome sign for the Cardinals, who showed pride in snapping 4-game skid

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OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Why Officiating Expert Disagrees With Penalty That Set Cardinals Up For Game-Winner vs. Rams

FOX Sports Rules Analyst Mike Pereira weighed in on the Rams' personal foul that set up the Cardinals for a game-winning field goal.

OCTOBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Why Officiating Expert Disagrees With Penalty That Set Cardinals Up For Game-Winner vs. Rams

Cardinals upset Rams 18-16 on Chad Ryland's 6th field goal as time expires

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OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Slides up depth chart Brooks recorded two catches for 16 yards on seven targets in Sunday's 45-21 loss to the Lions.

Impact After logging single-digit snaps in each of the Cardinals' first four games while drawing one total target, Brooks saw a substantial increase in playing time in Week 5. With the Cardinals opting to make Marvin Harrison inactive for the Week 5 contest, Brooks stepped into a regular role in three-receiver sets, taking the field for 39 of 53 offensive snaps. Arizona traded Harrison to Houston following the contest, which should clear the way for Brooks to continue seeing ample snaps moving forward. However, Brooks isn't expected to rank as a high priority in the passing game, with all of Michael Wilson, Trey McBride and Kendrick Bourne ahead of him in the pecking order for targets.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 4 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Impactful again during preseason finale Brooks caught all four of his targets for 57 yards during Friday's exhibition loss to Green Bay.

Impact Brooks played only 16 offensive snaps but shined during his time on the field, with his longest reception being a 20-yard connection with Gardner Minshew early in the second quarter. Brooks performed very well during the preseason, catching 15 of 17 targets for a team-leading 222 yards and one touchdown. That could go a long way to helping him secure a spot on the 53-man roster as a depth wideout option.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Brooks has made his case crystal clear for a Cardinals roster spot Jalen Brooks proves he belongs on the Arizona Cardinals' 53-man roster with a strong preseason.

AUGUST 29 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Jalen Brooks Press Conference: August 18, 2026 WR Jalen Brooks addresses the media on August 18, 2026.

AUGUST 19 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals wide receiver is making himself increasingly difficult to cut Jalen Brooks has made a strong case to survive the Arizona Cardinals' cuts with his preseason production.

AUGUST 19 • RAISINGZONA.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Gardner Minshew Finds Jalen Brooks On Back Shoulder Throw For Touchdown Cardinals QB Gardner Minshew executes a back shoulder throw for touchdown to WR Jalen Brooks against the Las Vegas Raiders.

AUGUST 14 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Makes impact downfield in loss Brooks secured three of four targets for 99 yards in the Cardinals' 33-30 preseason loss to the Panthers on Thursday.

Impact Brooks led the Cardinals in receiving yards on the night with a major boost for two long catches in the first half. Brooks first hauled in a 35-yard grab from Carson Beck on the Cardinals' second possession, and he subsequently set Arizona up at the Panthers' 17-yard line with a 49-yard reception down the left side of the field early in the second quarter. The stellar showing was critical for Brooks, who's looking to stick as a reserve option in a fairly crowded Cardinals receiver room. The 2023 seventh-round pick of the Cowboys will look to carry over the momentum into Arizona's second preseason game next Thursday night in Las Vegas.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Carson Beck Throws 15-Yard Pass To Jalen Brooks Cardinals QB Carson Beck displays his poise and power on a 15-yard dart to WR Jalen Brooks against the Carolina Panthers.

AUGUST 7 • AZCARDINALS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Carson Beck Goes Deep To Jalen Brooks For 49-Yard Gain Cardinals QB Carson Beck goes deep on a 49-yard dot to WR Jalen Brooks against Carolina Panthers.

AUGUST 7 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Notches three catches in 2025 Brooks tallied three catches (on six targets) for 51 yards and 10 kick returns for 254 yards in five regular-season appearances in 2025.

Impact With all of Marvin Harrison (foot), Greg Dortch (chest) and Zay Jones (Achilles) being placed on injured reserve in the second half of the campaign, Brooks received regular run over the final five games but didn't do much with the increased workload as WR Michael Wilson and TE Trey McBride dominated the attention of QB Jacoby Brissett. Brooks is one of seven wide receivers under contract with the Cardinals in 2026, so he at least should be in the mix for reps along with Xavier Weaver behind Harrison and Wilson, barring other additions at the position this offseason.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in Week 17 Brooks wasn't targeted during Sunday's 37-14 defeat in Cincinnati.

Impact Brooks has garnered offensive snaps in four straight games for the Cardinals, but his shares have ranged from five to 71 percent on a weekly basis. He rang in at 30 percent Sunday behind Michael Wilson (86 percent), Xavier Weaver (67 percent) and Marvin Harrison (33 percent). Because Harrison's status for the regular-season finale at the Rams is up in the air after emerging from Week 17 with a foot injury, Brooks could be poised for more snaps this weekend, but his output so far in Arizona (3-51-0 on six targets) isn't appealing for fantasy purposes.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Role shrinks in Week 16 Brooks went without a target while playing three of the Cardinals' 57 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons. He returned two kickoffs for 56 yards on special teams...

Impact After drawing three targets in both of the Cardinals' previous two contests, Brooks saw his role on offense diminish while Arizona welcomed Marvin Harrison back from a heel injury. Unless Arizona is missing one of Harrison, Michael Wilson or Xavier Weaver for one of its final two games of the season, Brooks doesn't look as though he'll be in line for many snaps on offense.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs to active roster The Cardinals signed Brooks to the active roster Tuesday, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.

Impact Brooks had one more practice squad elevation before he needed to be signed to the active roster, but the Cardinals chose to ink a deal before that was necessary. The receiver played 47 offensive snaps in Week 15, accumulating one catch for 19 yards on three targets. He also racked up 132 yards in five kick returns. Brooks was likely deemed valuable enough to sign due to the persistent injuries to fellow receivers Marvin Harrison (heel), Xavier Weaver (hamstring), and Andre Baccellia (neck).

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Brooks reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Brooks played 47 snaps on offense during the Cardinals' 40-20 loss to the Texans, which was second most among Arizona's wide receivers. He finished with one catch (on three targets) for 19 yards and contributed on special teams with five kick returns for 132 yards. Brooks is eligible to be called up from the practice squad once more this season, which could happen for Week 16 against the Falcons, as the Cardinals are dealing with injuries to Marvin Harrison (heel), Xavier Weaver (hamstring) and Andy Baccellia (neck).

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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