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Jalen Brooks was the final selection for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 NFL draft, and he quickly became a fan favorite. A product of South Carolina, Brooks had the ideal size for a wide receiver at 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds and had a wide catch radius.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 27

Cowboys reuniting with 'last-second roster cut' on practice squad

The Dallas Cowboys continue to make roster adjustments in preparation for the 2025 season. After trimming their roster to 53 players on Tuesday, the Cowboys added two defensive backs, Trikweze Bridges and Reddy Steward, via waiver claims.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 26

4 biggest snubs on Dallas Cowboys initial 53-man roster for 2025 season

The initial 53-man roster is set for the Dallas Cowboys, and as expected, there were some surprise moves made by America's Team. They released fan favorites such as Jalen Brooks and found a trade partner for former fifth-round pick Asim Richards.

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The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / August 26

Dallas Cowboys waiving third-year WR Jalen Brooks

The Dallas Cowboys are waiving third-year wide receiver Jalen Brooks, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Brooks, a 2023 seventh-round selection out of South Carolina, is a candidate to return to the team’s practice squad.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 7

Cowboys QB coach heaps unreal amount of praise on Joe Milton

Joe Milton III made a highlight-reel play for the Dallas Cowboys during their recent scrimmage with the Los Angeles Rams. Milton, who is known for his powerful arm, hit wide receiver Jalen Brooks deep for a 75-yard touchdown pass.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / June 23

Cowboys might finally pull the plug on this fan favorite

Last offseason, the Dallas Cowboys had a pretty big question mark at wide receiver, as their depth behind CeeDee Lamb was questionable, at best. This led to former seventh-round pick Jalen Brooks establishing himself as a potential top option for the Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 4

Cowboys' Jalen Brooks working with 'WR guru' who has trained CeeDee Lamb

The Dallas Cowboys' plans for the 2025 NFL Draft remain up in the air, but it is widely believed the team will be swinging for a wide receiver or running back in the first round.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / February 17

The 2 Jalens seem to be heading in opposite directions in Dallas

The 2024 season was a tale of two Jalens for the Dallas Cowboys. Jalen Tolbert, a third-round pick in 2022, had a good season. He started 15 of the 17 games he played in and had 610 yards and seven touchdowns on 49 catches.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 4

NFL Announces Punishment for Cowboys-Eagles Brawl

Things typically tend to get as little heated whenever the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles play each other, and that’s exactly what happened last week.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / January 4

NFL slaps Cowboys, Eagles players with handful of fines for wild fight that led to ejections

The NFL fined Eagles defensive back Sydney Brown $6,981, Cowboys defensive back Troy Pride $5,198, and Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Brooks $5,083 for unnecessary roughness–in the fight that led to their ejections last week.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 29

Cowboys, Eagles game ends with brawl, 3 players ejected as security guard runs away

The Dallas Cowboys didn't show much of a fight on the field against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles, but that doesn't mean they weren't willing to throw down.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys Wire / December 21

Time for Cowboys to test WRs Jalen Brooks and Jonathan Mingo

The 2024 postseason is still technically in play but for all intents and purposes the Cowboys seem to understand their fate. With less than a one percent chance of advancing, the Cowboys front office knows it’s more about next season than this season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Unheralded Cowboys WR Reveals Plan to 'Frame It'

It might not be your match, but it can be your moment, and for Dallas Cowboys receiver Jalen Brooks, his "moment" came in the 30-14 win over the Carolina Panthers.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 24, 2024

Commanders and Cowboys Tied at Half of Weak Offensive Performance

The Washington Commanders head into halftime in a 3-3 tied game against the Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium. After the Commanders led for almost the entire half, a 46-yard play from Jalen Brooks put the Cowboys in field goal range in the final seconds of the half to tie the game.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / October 3, 2024

Cowboys will get extended look at WRs Jalen Tolbert, Jalen Brooks, and KaVontae Turpin

It does not seem like the Cowboys will be able to get a ton done through the air this week. The hits just keep on coming for the Dallas Cowboys ahead of their week five primetime matchup at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / September 15, 2024

Cowboys should be rethinking their decision about one rookie two games into the season

Sunday was a tough game for the Dallas Cowboys all across the board. But there's one particular player who might've emerged as one of the most affected individuals as a poor performance might just cost him his job on offense and it should have the coaching staff rethinking its current stance on rookie WR Ryan Flournoy (more on that in a bit).

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys Wire / August 23, 2024

'Brick by brick': Cowboys WR Jalen Brooks building foundation for '24 roster spot

Jalen Brooks may be building something special. By all accounts, the second-year wide receiver has been a strong performer for the Cowboys during training camp.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / August 20, 2024

Cowboys training camp: Jalen Brooks continues to solidify his spot on the 53-man roster

The 24-year-old receiver had arguably his best practice of camp. After a walkthrough on Monday, the Dallas Cowboys conducted their first padded practice of the week on Tuesday afternoon.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL Analysis Network / August 13, 2024

NFL analysts projects surprising Cowboys playmaker wins starting job

With one preseason game in the books for the Dallas Cowboys, they are a step closer to the start of the 2024 season. After a very disappointing end to 2023, there are a lot of question marks for the Cowboys going into this season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys Wire / August 11, 2024

Watch: Rush connects with Brooks on bomb to open Cowboys' preseason

The preseason has finally arrived and with it, Dallas Cowboys fans can finally move on from a tumultuous offseason. The Cowboys started off on defense in LA, but they stymied the Rams once they got into scoring position and held them to three points.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / July 31, 2024

Cowboys stock Watch: Jalen Brooks making his mark in battle for WR3

Jalen Brooks is having a nice training camp so far. The Cowboys returned from their day of rest for another training camp practice, but this one was different: the pads have come on, which in turn means more intensity in the practices.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / June 21, 2024

2023 rookie review: WR Jalen Brooks ready to step up after Michael Gallup’s departure

What are your expectations for second year WR Jalen Brooks this season? The names Jalen Tolbert and Jalen Brooks have almost become morphed into one player this offseason for the Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / June 20, 2024

Position battles to watch before Cowboys open training camp

The Dallas Cowboys are one of the NFL’s most talented teams, but there will still be some roster spots will be up for grabs in 2024. Here’s three positions to watch when the team opens training camp.

Cowboys add former first-round pick, UFL standout to arsenal

Could Cowboys replace Dak Prescott with this four-time Pro Bowler in 2025?

Reporter shares whether Cowboys would pay star WR before QB Dak Prescott

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / May 21, 2024

Cowboys expect two WRs to 'make a jump' in 2024

The Cowboys wide receivers will be under a microscope during OTAs as star WR CeeDee Lamb is not expected to be in attendance. That will open the door for Dallas' other playmakers to make their case for bigger roles in 2024.

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Cowboys suggested to sign former All-Pro WR before season

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Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / November 28, 2023

Rookies mostly quiet as Cowboys feast on Turkey Day

While the Dallas Cowboys as a team were rolling over the Commanders on Thanksgiving Day, the team's 11 rookies were relatively quiet. Brandon Aubrey hit a field goal and four of his five point after attempts.