- Jalen Brooks
- #83
- Team DAL
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
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Leading receiver in preseason loss
Brooks caught both his targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 13-12 preseason loss to the Rams.
Analysis: 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,…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 11 at 6:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Could push for No. 3 role
Brooks looked good during spring practices and may get a chance to compete for the No. 3 receiver role in Dallas, ESPN.com's Todd Archer reports.
Analysis: Jalen Tolbert is the favorite for the role, having essentially split it with Michael Gallup (now on the Raiders) last season. Brooks, meanwhile, played 77 snaps on offense and 82 on special teams in seven games as a rookie seventh-round pick, with four of his six catches coming in a 49-17 win over the Giants in Week 10. He was often a healthy scratch last season but now has an opportunity to move up to third or fourth on the depth chart behind entrenched starters CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks.
Published: Tue, Jun 25 at 8:28am by Rotowire.com
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Little usage as rookie
Brooks caught all six of his targets for 64 yards over seven regular-season games in 2023.
Analysis: The seventh-round pick out of South Carolina was never active for more than three games in a row during his rookie season, and most of his production came in Week 10, when he saw extra run in garbage time against the Giants. The Cowboys figure to return most of their key offensive personnel in 2024, but if Michael Gallup or Brandin Cooks becomes cap casualties in the offseason, Brooks could move into a bigger role.
Published: Tue, Jan 30 at 9:50am by Rotowire.com
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Won't play versus Miami
Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Sunday
Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Dec 10 at 4:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Thursday
Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Seahawks.
Analysis: Brooks is listed as Dallas' fifth wide receiver behind CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, Michael Gallup and Jalen Tolbert. The rookie has five catches for 63 yards and no touchdowns on 64 offensive snaps this season.
Published: Thu, Nov 30 at 4:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in first receptions of season
Brooks caught all four of his targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 49-17 rout of the Giants.
Analysis: With KaVontae Turpin (shoulder) sidelined and the Cowboys in firm control all game, Brooks saw his first targets of the season and proved to be a reliable option for Dak Prescott. The 2023 seventh-round pick has only been active for three of nine games so far as a rookie, seeing 44 offensive snaps to 39 on special teams, and it would likely take multiple injuries ahead of him on the depth chart for Brooks to show up on the fantasy radar.
Published: Mon, Nov 13 at 7:09am by Rotowire.com
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Active in Week 10
Brooks is active for Sunday's Week 10 matchup and in line to serve as the No. 5 receiver against the Giants with KaVontae Turpin (shoulder) inactive, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brooks last saw active status Week 6 and has yet to record his first NFL catch across 20 snaps over two games. The rookie seventh-round pick doesn't necessarily have a good chance of breaking the ice in that regard Sunday, however, considering all of CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, Michael Gallup and Jalen Tolbert are ahead of him in the air attack's pecking order.
Published: Sun, Nov 12 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains sidelined
Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brooks has only appeared in two contests thus far during his rookie campaign. He'll continue working to earn an active role with the team and suit up Week 10 against the Giants.
Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Sunday
Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 2023 seventh-round pick out of South Carolina most recently played in Dallas' Week 5 game against the Chargers, but he failed to record a stat. Brooks has appeared in two games for the Cowboys this season, playing primarily on special teams (45 percent of snaps).
Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 9:51am by Rotowire.com
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One catch against Raiders
Brooks recorded one catch on two targets for 11 yards in Saturday's 31-16 preseason win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Brooks saw both of his targets on Dallas' first drive and played eight of 11 snaps with the game's starters on the field. His quiet performance could actually mean good things for his chances to make the roster, as the Cowboys rested the top four receivers on their depth chart and Brooks exited early in the contest. Even if he makes the roster, he'll at best be the fifth wide receiver, so he isn't likely to make a significant offensive impact.
Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 10:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Making push for roster spot
Brooks would likely be on the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster if the season started this weekend, Jon Machota and Saad Yousef of The Athletic report.
Analysis: The 2023 seventh-round pick has stood out in training camp so far, notably outperforming the inconsistent but more athletic Simi Fehoko in the battle for the No. 6 spot on the wide receiver depth chart. Brooks will need to keep building momentum through the preseason to secure a roster spot, but so far so good for the South Carolina product.
Published: Fri, Aug 11 at 6:25am by Rotowire.com
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