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ArticleThoughts & Jots: From the Cardinals’ final cuts to the practice squad to Kedon...September 1, 2026

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namely Simi Fehoko, Jalen Brooks, and the rookie Reggie Virgil... the darling of the preseason, Jalen Brooks

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Brooks was the preseason darling and made the Cardinals' 53-man roster.

Had a tremendous preseason and made the final 53-man roster as part of the Cardinals' seven-receiver group. Referred to as 'the darling of the preseason' and listed as part of the exciting stable behind the starters with upside.

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Jalen Brooks emerged as preseason standout in deep Cardinals receiver room.

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Brooks projected for 10–11 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 1 sack in Week 1.

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Brooks projected 10–11 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 1 sack in Week 1.

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Brooks' soft-zone ability and fearlessness could cut into Bourne's slot snaps.

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Jalen BrooksPositiveRole

Brooks has uncanny ability to get open in soft zones; could compete for slot snaps.

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Brooks part of Cardinals' deep and talented receiver room.

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