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Cardinals Elevate Brooks for Huge Receiving Opportunity
7 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Brooks was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game.
- Key wide receivers are sidelined with injuries, creating an opening.
- Brooks had 12 receptions for 177 yards and a TD last season.
Ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Rams, the Cardinals have elevated wide receiver Brooks from their practice squad to the active roster. This move comes as the team faces considerable challenges at the wide receiver position due to injuries to key players like Marvin Harrison and Greg Dortch, and a potential absence for Xavier Weaver.
Brooks, a 2023 seventh-round selection, is now slated to start alongside Trent Sherfield, giving quarterback Jacoby Brissett a new receiving option. While Brooks has seen limited action this year with only four offensive snaps and no targets, his performance in the previous season offers a glimpse of his potential.
He concluded the 2024 season with a respectable 12 receptions for 177 yards and a touchdown on 30 targets. This elevation presents a crucial opportunity for Brooks to make an impact and demonstrate his capabilities in a more prominent role for the Cardinals.
