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Jalen Brooks Impresses in Preseason as Sixth Receiver Option

8/19/2026

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Jalen Brooks Roster Push

Jalen Brooks led the 2026 preseason with nine catches for 151 yards and a touchdown in two games, positioning him as a potential sixth receiver.
The 6-2, 205-lb receiver is a 2023 seventh-round Dallas Cowboys pick who played five games for Arizona in 2025 before entering his first Cardinals camp after a practice-squad stint.
Brooks said confidence, not counting numbers, drives his effort to earn a roster spot.

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Jeremiah Love Sideline

Coach Mike LaFleur said Jeremiah Love’s high-ankle sprain will sideline him for a week, hoping Jeremiah Love can play in Week 1.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn called Breece Hall’s groin strain “not a big deal.”
Emeka Egbuka’s toe sprain leaves Emeka Egbuka day-to-day, with the Buccaneers yet to confirm his Week 1 status.
Because Isaiah Davis is out, Jets will have Braelon Allen lead the backfield if Breece Hall misses practice.

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LaFleur cautions

Coach LaFleur said running backs should not be risked in preseason, citing Jordan Love’s high-ankle sprain as a cautionary example.
Surgeon Kenneth Jung said non-surgical recovery for a high-ankle sprain is two to six weeks.
Jung warned players can feel recovered yet still lack strength and explosiveness, raising re-injury risk.
LaFleur said staff let Love play to assess his fit and give early NFL experience, prompting social-media worry about surgery.

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Jalen Brooks Roster Push

Jalen Brooks led the 2026 preseason with nine catches for 151 yards and a touchdown in two games, positioning him as a potential sixth receiver.
The 6-2, 205-lb receiver is a 2023 seventh-round Dallas Cowboys pick who played five games for Arizona in 2025 before entering his first Cardinals camp after a practice-squad stint.
Brooks said confidence, not counting numbers, drives his effort to earn a roster spot.

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