Karl Brooks - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Consistent third-year production Brooks ended the 2025 regular season with 28 tackles (eight solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defensed over 16 games.

Impact Brooks ended the 2025 campaign with 3.0 sacks fewer than in 2024, but he added four tackles to his total to compensate for the diminished pass-rush production. The defensive tackle was a formidable defensive starter who also logged consistent special-teams snaps, adding to his total value to the team. The 2023 sixth-rounder now enters the final year of his rookie contract, and it remains to be seen if the Packers will extend the starting defensive tackle before the start of the 2026 season or let him become an unrestricted free agent in 2027.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play vs. Chicago Brooks (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact An ankle injury prevented Brooks from playing in Green Bay's Thanksgiving Day win over Detroit, but he has been cleared to return for Sunday's NFC North tilt after logging a full practice Friday. Brooks' return is a welcome one for the Packers after Devonte Wyatt (ankle) was placed on injured reserve, and the former will likely start alongside Colby Wooden at defensive tackle for the rest of the season.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Karl Brooks' hilarious story highlights Micah Parsons' incredible leadership Micah Parsons has already become a huge part of the Packers' locker room, as highlighted by Karl Brooks' great story.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Bears try to protect their NFC North lead as they head to Green Bay to face rival Packers

The NFC North leaders are eager to show they’re not the same old Chicago Bears who continually took their lumps against the Green Bay Packers the last 15 years or so

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs limited session Brooks (ankle) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Brooks was injured in Week 12 and missed the Week 13 win over the Lions, but his limited participation provides a decent chance to return in Sunday's matchup versus the Bears. His return to the lineup will be vital against the Bears' second-ranked run offense, especially with DT Devonte Wyatt (ankle) done for the season. Brooks has recorded 17 tackles (four solo) through 11 games.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers lose defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt for rest of season with ankle injury

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt won’t play again this season after getting carted off the field with an ankle injury in a Thanksgiving Day victory over the Detroi...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Thursday Brooks (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lions, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Brooks managed to play through his ankle injury Week 12 against the Vikings and play seven total snaps (four on defense, three on special teams), but he hasn't practiced in any capacity since. His next chance to retake the field will arrive Sunday, Dec. 7 against the Bears in Week 14.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing ankle injury Brooks (ankle) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Brooks was able to play through an ankle injury against the Vikings on Sunday, though he was limited to just seven snaps (four on defense, three on special teams). He has been sidelined for each of the first two walkthrough practices of Week 13 prep, and his practice participation Wednesday will factor into his chances of playing Thanksgiving Day against the Lions. Nazir Stackhouse and Warren Brinson would be in line for more rotational snaps at defensive tackle if Brooks is not cleared to play against Detroit.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday Brooks (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact The defensive tackle entered the day with a questionable tag but appears healthy enough to play. Brooks has played on more than half the defensive snaps in all 10 of Green Bay's games this season. He has 17 tackles (four solo), including 0.5 sacks, and a pass breakup on the year.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 12 Brooks (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brooks has appeared in all 10 games this season, producing 17 tackles (four solo), including 0.5 sacks, five QB hits and one pass breakup on 62 percent of the defensive snaps. Nazir Stackhouse and Warren Brinson would be in line for more snaps should Brooks not be able to play.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers couldn't stop Eagles' tush push during offseason. Now they'll try to contain it on the field

The Green Bay Packers couldn’t thwart the tush push during the offseason

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Matt LaFleur feels a 'ton of confidence' in Karl Brooks stepping up if called on Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur spoke with the media ahead of the Week 6 matchup against the Cincinatti Bengals.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Packers vs. Cancer at Friday night lights Bo Melton, Karl Brooks, Colby Wooden and Evan Williams brought the Packers vs. Cancer initiative to Notre Dame Academy on Friday night as th...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Rock Report: Taking the next step Karl Brooks is on his way to becoming a valuable contributor on defense. Larry McCarren breaks down his game film from the preseason.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Christian Watson's knee injury could cause Packers to try boosting receiving group in NFL draft

The likelihood that wide receiver Christian Watson will miss much of the upcoming season creates a dilemma for the Green Bay Packers as they make their draft plans

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs 3.5 sacks as reserve lineman Brooks finished the 2024 season with 24 tackles (14 solo), including 3.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries, two pass breakups and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season contests.

Impact Taken in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Bowling Green, Brooks appeared in all 17 games for the second straight season, though he's yet to make a start. He saw a leap in playing time, though, going from 34 percent of the defensive snaps as a rookie to 41 percent in 2024. Brooks' 3.5 sacks were tied for fifth-most on the team, and with Tedarrell Slaton slated to become a free agent in March, Brooks could be in line for an elevated role next season.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Karl Brooks: 'No quit on this football team' Green Bay Packers DL Karl Brooks spoke with Larry McCarren following the 27-25 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Karl Brooks on game-winning FG block: 'I just wanted it more' Green Bay Packers DL Karl Brooks spoke with the media following the team's 20-19 win over the Chicago Bears.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Karl Brooks BLOCKS field goal | Packers vs. Bears Green Bay Packers DL Karl Brooks blocks the game-winning field-goal attempt as time expires in Sunday's Week 11 game at Chicago.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Jordan Love runs for go-ahead TD and Packers beat Bears on Karl Brooks' FG block at buzzer

Jordan Love ran for a go-ahead touchdown in the closing minutes, and the Green Bay Packers hung on to beat the Chicago Bears 20-19 when Karl Brooks blocked Cairo Santos’ 46-yard fi...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Karl Brooks forces AND recovers the fumble | Packers vs. Cardinals Green Bay Packers DL Karl Brooks forces a James Conner fumble and recovers the football during Sunday's Week 6 game at Lambeau Field.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Total Packers: 1-on-1 with Karl Brooks Analyst Larry McCarren is joined by Packers DL Karl Brooks to discuss his mentality on getting sacks or pressures.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Total Packers with Matt LaFleur: Karl Brooks Join Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur and analyst Larry McCarren as they recap the Packers' Week 5 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. This we...

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Karl Brooks and Preston Smith combine for a SACK | Packers vs. Rams Green Bay Packers DLs Karl Brooks and Preston Smith sack QB Matthew Stafford during Sunday's Week 5 game in LA.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Happy Birthday to DL Karl Brooks! Green Bay Packers DL Karl Brooks celebrates his birthday on May 8, 2024.

MAY 8, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

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Bears try to protect their NFC North lead as they head to Green Bay to face rival Packers

Packers lose defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt for rest of season with ankle injury

Packers couldn't stop Eagles' tush push during offseason. Now they'll try to contain it on the field

Christian Watson's knee injury could cause Packers to try boosting receiving group in NFL draft

Jordan Love runs for go-ahead TD and Packers beat Bears on Karl Brooks' FG block at buzzer