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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, 2025 • 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

Catches first career TD Brooks caught his only target for a 17-yard touchdown in Sunday's win over the Panthers.

Impact The second-year wideout hauled in his first career TD in the third quarter, beating two defenders to the ball in the back corner of the end zone as Cooper Rush scrambled out of the pocket. Brooks has seen little usage this season and has even been a healthy inactive at times, and he's unlikely to break out with CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks and Jalen Tolbert all healthy. Brooks will be little more than desperation dart throw in Week 16, even against a shaky Buccaneers secondary.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for Week 14 Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against Cincinnati, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Brooks logged under 30 percent of Dallas' offensive snaps each of the past two weeks after notching over half of the team's offensive snaps in each of the four prior games that he suited up for. His inactive status for Monday can be tied to the Week 13 return of Brandin Cooks from a lengthy injury absence as well as the Cowboys' acquisition of Jonathan Mingo in early November. Brooks hasn't been producing of late when he has taken the field, tallying just three catches on eight targets for over his past three games.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One big catch Sunday Brooks caught one of three targets for 41 yards in Sunday's win over the Commanders.

Impact The second-year wideout played only 17 offensive snaps, his lowest total since Week 4, but Brooks made an impact as his long reception just before halftime set up a 46-yard field goal for Brandon Aubrey. Brooks has seen his target volume increase since Cooper Rush replaced Dak Prescott (hamstring) as the Cowboys' starting QB, but he hasn't done much with it -- over the last three games he's managed a 4-71-0 line on 12 looks. Brooks figures to get bumped down the depth chart once Brandin Cooks (knee) is ready to return from IR, something that could happen as soon as Week 13 against the Giants.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up for MNF Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's Week 11 tilt versus the Texans, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Brooks has been inefficient as a pass catcher this season, hauling in just eight of 24 targets. He logged over half of the Cowboys' offensive snaps in each of the team's past four games but won't take the field Monday. Brooks' inactive status coincides with the team debut of Jonathan Mingo, who was acquired in a trade with Carolina on Nov. 5.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches one pass in loss Brooks caught one of four targets for four yards in Sunday's 34-6 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Brooks was held in check Sunday, catching only one pass for the sixth time this season. The second-year wideout has recorded multiple receptions just once this season, when he caught two passes for 26 yards in Week 9. Through nine games, Brooks has totaled just eight grabs for 107 scoreless yards. The 24-year-old should remain an unreliable option for fantasy purposes, especially with the Cowboys turning to Cooper Rush at quarterback with Dak Prescott (hamstring) undergoing season-ending surgery. The Cowboys will host the Texans in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high two catches Sunday Brooks caught two of five targets for 26 yards in Sunday's loss to the Falcons.

Impact The second-year wideout saw five-plus targets for the second time in the last three games but once again failed to do much with the increased volume, although his two catches were a season high. Brooks remains an afterthought in the Cowboys' offense, but he could be pushed into a bigger role in Week 10 against the Eagles if CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) ends up missing time.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted six times Brooks caught one of six targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 47-9 loss to the Lions.

Impact Brooks saw a significant bump in his usage Sunday, playing 49 of the Cowboys' 69 offensive snaps, tied with CeeDee Lamb and behind Jalen Tolbert (64). His 71 percent snap share and six targets were both season highs for the second-year receiver. With that said, Brooks has yet to record more than one reception in any contest thus far. Even with teammate Brandin Cooks (knee) on IR, Brooks is very difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. The Cowboys now head into there Week 7 bye and will square off against the 49ers in Week 8.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Just one catch in Week 5 Brooks caught his only target for 10 yards in Sunday's win over the Steelers.

Impact Even with Brandin Cooks (knee) on IR, there wasn't much of a role for Brooks in the Cowboys' offense, as KaVontae Turpin moved into the No. 3 wideout role instead. Brooks has yet to catch more than one pass in a game this season, giving him very little fantasy appeal heading into a Week 6 clash with the Lions.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Week 3 Brooks (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Ravens.

Impact The reserve wideout was limited in the last two practices of the week, but Brooks will be available to Dak Prescott as the No. 4 receiver behind the top trio of CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks and Jalen Tolbert. Brooks has played an unsurprisingly minor role thus far over the first two games, recording a 2-28 line on four targets.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Baltimore Brooks (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Brooks was added to the injury report Thursday, getting in limited practice reps Thursday and Friday. His mid-week addition is an ominous sign for his Week 3 availability, but it sounds like Brooks' status will come down to Sunday morning. Brooks has two catches for 28 yards on four targets through two games and has played an increased role as the Cowboys' WR4 early on this season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Brooks wasn't listed on the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday, but it appears the 2023 seventh-round pick is nursing an ankle injury. His practice participation Friday will provide clarity on his status for Sunday's game against the Ravens. Brooks has caught two passes (on four targets) for 28 yards across the first two games of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One grab against New Orleans Brooks caught one of three targets for 10 yards in Sunday's loss to the Saints.

Impact The second-year wideout has caught exactly one pass in each of the Cowboys' first two games this season. While he's holding down a steady role in the offense, Brooks isn't likely to see significant volume as long as CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks and Jalen Tolbert are all healthy.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in preseason loss Brooks caught both his targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 13-12 preseason loss to the Rams.

Impact With CeeDee Lamb still holding out and Brandin Cooks and Jalen Tolbert both sitting this one out along with most of the Cowboys' other offensive starters, Brooks got the start at wideout and caught a 43-yard strike from Cooper Rush on the team's opening drive. The second-year wideout then hooked up with Trey Lance for a short completion on Dallas' second possession before Brooks called it a day. The South Carolina product appears to have a fairly firm hold on the No. 4 spot on the depth chart, but that job could become more interesting from a fantasy perspective if Lamb's absence extends into the regular season, or he isn't quite up to speed by Week 1.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys WR coach: We expect Jalen Tolbert, Jalen Brooks to 'make a jump'

Dallas Cowboys WR coach Robert Prince said they expect Jalen Tolbert and Jalen Brooks "to make a jump" next season.

MAY 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Cowboys WR coach: We expect Jalen Tolbert, Jalen Brooks to 'make a jump'

Won't play versus Miami Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brooks once again is a healthy scratch for Week 16 and hasn't seen the field since Week 12 against the Commanders. He has split his time between offense and special teams and has accumulated five catches for 63 yards in five games this season.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles.

Impact Brooks will sit out for the second straight game as he sits as the sixth wide receiver on the depth chart. The 2023 seventh-round pick out of South Carolina last played in Week 12 against the Commanders when he hauled in his lone target for 24 yards.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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