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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

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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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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

Catches one pass vs. Texans Brooks caught one of three targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 40-20 loss to the Texans. He also returned five kicks for 132 yards.

Impact The South Carolina product was elevated to the Cardinals' active roster and played a season-high 44 offensive snaps in Sunday's loss. In two games with Arizona, Brooks has caught three of six targets for 51 yards while tallying 198 kick-return yards. If Marvin Harrison (heel) is sidelined again in the Week 16 matchup against the Falcons, Brooks could return to the active roster.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Week 15 The Cardinals elevated Brooks from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact This is the second straight practice-squad elevation for Brooks. The 25-year-old logged two catches (on three targets) for 32 yards to go along with three kickoff returns for 66 yards. With Greg Dortch (chest) on IR and both Marvin Harrison (heel) and Xavier Weaver (hamstring) ruled out again, Brooks will once again serve as the Cardinals' No. 4 wideout versus Houston on Sunday.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Brooks reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the league's transaction log.

Impact Brooks was elevated to the Cardinals' active roster for Sunday's game against the Rams, and he finished with two catches (on three targets) for 32 yards and returned three kickoffs for 66 yards. With Greg Dortch (chest) on injured reserve and both Marvin Harrison (heel) and Xavier Weaver (hamstring) dealing with injuries, Brooks could be elevated from the practice squad for this Sunday's road tilt against the Texans.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Sunday The Cardinals elevated Brooks from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact The absence of wide receivers Marvin Harrison (heel), Greg Dortch (chest), and potentially Xavier Weaver (hamstring) gives Brooks a huge opportunity in Sunday's contest. The 2023 seventh-rounder was elevated alongside Trent Sherfield to be a starting wide receiver for quarterback Jacoby Brissett. The wide receiver has received zero targets with only four offensive snaps played this year, but he ended the 2024 season with 12 receptions for 177 yards and a touchdown on 30 targets.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets chance with Arizona The Cardinals signed Brooks (knee) to their practice squad Thursday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 4, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

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