JALEN BROOKS NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys dominate Jets 37-22 behind Prescott's 4 TD passes, two 90-yard scoring drives

Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes, leading the Dallas Cowboys to a 37-22 victory over the New York Jets

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Cowboys place S Malik Hooker (toe) on IR The Dallas Cowboys placed safety Malik Hooker on injured reserve Saturday with a toe injury.The Cowboys (1-2-1) also signed safety Alijah Cl...

OCTOBER 4 • THESTATE.COM

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking around Dallas Brooks was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Milton accounts for 2 TDs as Cowboys beat Falcons 31-13 in preseason finale

Joe Milton ran for a touchdown and threw for a score, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 in the preseason finale for both teams

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: Milton's deep TD toss to Brooks travels over 30 air yards Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III's deep touchdown toss to wide receiver Jalen Brooks travels over 30 air yards.

AUGUST 23 • NFL.COM

Past hip issue 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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Milton's 16-yard toss to Jalen Brooks is enough to convert on 3rd down Joe Milton completes a 16-yard pass to wide receiver Jalen Brooks against the Los Angeles Rams.

AUGUST 10 • NFL.COM

Next Man Up: Where Jalen Brooks fits in WR room While the WR position will likely get more additions, it’s a big year for Jalen Brooks, who now has two years of experience and has shown th...

APRIL 1 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Week 16 Brooks (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE