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Broncos | MLB a top offseason need Thu Feb 7, 09:20 AM
The Denver Broncos' top offseason need could be addressing the middle linebacker position. Impending free-agent LB Keith Brooking is 37 years of age and not expected to return.
Footballguys view: The team drafted Nate Irving in 2010 but he's yet to develop as a pro. They'll likely add a MLB in the 2013 NFL Draft, perhaps with a premium pick. Some have speculated the team could be interested in Kevin Minter (LSU) with a late first- or second-round pick. |
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Broncos | Keith Brooking unlikely to return Wed Feb 6, 09:22 PM
Impending free-agent LB Keith Brooking (Broncos) is unlikely to be back with the team. He is 37 years old and scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent.
Footballguys view: Brooking filled in nicely for the Broncos this year after Joe Mays went down with an injury. Middle Linebacker is a huge question mark for the team and one they could address in the 2013 NFL Draft. |
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Broncos | LB shuffle in Week 13 Tue Dec 4, 12:22 AM
The injury to Denver Broncos LB Wesley Woodyard (ankle) in Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers caused veteran LB Keith Brooking to stay on the field in nickel packages, and LB D.J. Williams was used in dime packages.
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Broncos | Not giving up on Joe Mays Wed Oct 17, 12:50 AM
Denver Broncos head coach John Fox explained Tuesday, Oct. 16, why LB Joe Mays was sidelined in Week 6 against the San Diego Chargers in favor of LB Keith Brooking. 'We've not given up on Joe Mays by any stretch...we're in the business of doing what it takes to win,' Fox said.
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Broncos | Nate Irving improving Tue Oct 16, 03:25 PM
Denver Broncos LB Nate Irving has improved with his move to strongside linebacker, showing more quickness in space. The team used him in the base defense against the San Diego Chargers in Week 6 Monday, Oct. 15, when the Chargers were in heavier formations on early downs. Irving needs to show he can consistently shed blockers to receive more playing time, though. Denver showed four-linebacker sets Monday, too, with Irving joining LBs Keith Brooking, Von Miller and Wesley Woodyard.
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Broncos | Chris Kuper starting Mon Oct 15, 07:15 PM
Denver Broncos OG Chris Kuper (forearm) is starting for the first time this year at right guard in Week 6. OG Manuel Ramirez started in Kuper's place for the first five games of the season. LB Keith Brooking will also start ahead of LB Joe Mays at middle linebacker.
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Broncos | Seven probable for MNF Sat Oct 13, 10:11 PM
Denver Broncos LB Keith Brooking (concussion), CB Tony Carter (illness), OT Ryan Clady (hamstring), FB Chris Gronkowski (thigh), CB Chris X. Harris (ankle), OG Chris Kuper (forearm) and WR Matt Willis (undisclosed) were each able to practice in full Saturday, Oct. 13, and all seven are listed as probable for the Week 6 game against the San Diego Chargers Monday, Oct. 15.
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Broncos | Six fully participate in practice Fri Oct 12, 05:40 PM
Denver Broncos RB Lance Ball (ankle), LB Keith Brooking (concussion), FB Chris Gronkowski (thigh), CB Chris X. Harris (ankle), G Chris Kuper (forearm), and WR Matt Willis (undisclosed) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 12.
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Broncos | Keith Brooking limited Thu Oct 11, 06:27 PM
Denver Broncos LB Keith Brooking (concussion) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 11.
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Broncos | Keith Brooking injured Mon Oct 8, 08:01 AM
Denver Broncos LB Keith Brooking (head) suffered a concussion in the team's Week 5 game.
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Broncos | Will have to make decisions on two veteran players Wed Aug 22, 03:10 PM
Denver Broncos LB Keith Brooking (hamstring) and SS Jim Leonhard (knee) are not expected to play in the final two preseason games so the team will have to decide whether they make the final roster without seeing them play in a preseason game.
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Broncos | Keith Brooking on the bubble Wed Aug 22, 10:49 AM
Denver Broncos LB Keith Brooking (hamstring) is not a lock to make the final roster. Brooking popped his hamstring in his second full practice last week and has yet to return. He also does not appear likely of seeing any time the rest of the preseason.
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Broncos | Four miss preseason game Sun Aug 19, 02:22 PM
Denver Broncos LBs Keith Brooking (hamstring) and Danny Trevathan (ankle), CB Tracy Porter (hamstring) and SS Quinton Carter (hamstring, knee) did not play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 18, because of injuries.
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Broncos | Keith Brooking expected to miss most of preseason Wed Aug 15, 01:10 PM
Denver Broncos LB Keith Brooking (hamstring) is expected to miss most of the preseason because of a pulled hamstring he suffered during practice.
Footballguys view: The Broncos just added Brooking last week as they continue to search for Linebacker depth. It's bad news for the seasoned veteran who is only a shadow of his former self on the field. |
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Broncos | Several miss practice Tue Aug 14, 10:11 PM
Denver Broncos SS Quinton Carter (knee, hamstring), SS Jim Leonhard (knee) and CB Tracy Porter were unable to practice Tuesday, Aug. 14. WR Tyler Grisham (knee), and LBs Keith Brooking (hamstring) and Danny Trevathan (ankle) all sat out.
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Broncos | Keith Brooking to practice Saturday Sat Aug 11, 08:47 AM
Denver Broncos head coach John Fox said newly signed LB Keith Brooking will get his first contact work in when the team holds two practices Saturday, Aug. 11.
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Broncos | Sign Keith Brooking Mon Aug 6, 04:39 PM
The Denver Broncos signed LB Keith Brooking (Cowboys) Monday, Aug. 6. Terms of the deal were undisclosed
Footballguys view: Brooking gives the Broncos better veteran depth at the LB position. He can be a two down player for the Broncos and a potential starter while D.J. Williams serves a six game suspension. |
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Cowboys | Free agent LBs unlikely to return Thu Mar 29, 02:48 PM
Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett indicated the team likely will not look to re-sign free-agent LBs Keith Brooking and Bradie James because of the addition of Dan Connor.
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Cowboys | Could re-sign Keith Brooking Mon Mar 5, 12:02 PM
Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent LB Keith Brooking said the team has expressed interest in re-signing him. 'I don't think Jerry Jones is a liar,' Brooking joked. 'I know Jason Garrett is not, but they could have said that just to make my agent feel better.' Brooking would like to return to the team in 2012.
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Cowboys | Have not decided on free agent ILBs Wed Feb 22, 04:12 PM
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the team has not made a decision on what to do with impending free-agent LBs Keith Brooking and Bradie James. It does not appear either will return unless they accept a reduced salary.
Footballguys view: Bruce Carter should start next to Sean Lee next season. |
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Cowboys | Two ILBs not expected to be back Wed Feb 15, 04:44 PM
The Dallas Cowboys are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent LBs Bradie James and Keith Brooking this offseason.
Footballguys view: Bruce Carter should enter camp as a starter unless he has a woeful offseason. |
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Cowboys | Keith Brooking willing to accept lesser role Wed Jan 25, 12:20 PM
Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent LB Keith Brooking would like to re-sign with the Cowboys this offseason and will be willing to accept a lesser role on defense.
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Cowboys | Keith Brooking ready for bigger role Sat Nov 5, 09:47 AM
Dallas Cowboys LB Keith Brooking said he will be ready to play more reps in Week 9 if LB Sean Lee (wrist) is unable to play. 'I've played every snap for 13 years. I don't know what the big deal is. I haven't done it this year, but I know how to play a full game,' Brooking said.
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Cowboys | Keith Brooking likely to start in Week 9 Fri Nov 4, 10:03 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Keith Brooking is expected to start in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks if LB Sean Lee (wrist) cannot play. Lee was fitted with a hard cast, and he is considered doubtful for the game Sunday, Nov. 6.
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Cowboys | Keith Brooking expected to have bigger role Fri Nov 4, 04:02 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Keith Brooking is expected to have a bigger role in Week 9 because LB Sean Lee (wrist) likely will not play.
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Cowboys | Sean Lee has bigger role Tue Sep 13, 03:34 PM
Dallas Cowboys LBs Sean Lee and DeMarcus Ware were the most active on the defense in the team's loss to the New York Jets in Week 1. LBs Bradie James and Keith Brooking wound up rotating in the other linebacker spot. 'Sean worked his tail off in training camp and deserved the right to be out there. I'm fine with the situation,' Brooking said immediately after the game. 'I know my role on my team and I accept the role fully. As we get to playing more and playing more snaps, it'll work itself out.'
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Cowboys | Hoping three injured players can play Saturday Thu Aug 25, 03:22 PM
The Dallas Cowboys are hoping RBs Tashard Choice (calf) and DeMarco Murray (hamstring) and LB Keith Brooking (hamstring) will be able to play in the third preseason game but the final decision has not been made yet.
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Cowboys | Keith Brooking back on practice field Wed Aug 24, 12:55 AM
Dallas Cowboys LB Keith Brooking (hamstring) was back on the practice field Tuesday, Aug. 23, after missing a few weeks due to a strained hamstring injury. Brooking said he only got 13 reps during practice Tuesday. However, head coach Jason Garrett made it clear that Brooking will have a significant role this season.
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Cowboys | Several sidelined due to injuries Mon Aug 22, 12:39 AM
Dallas Cowboys LB Keith Brooking (hamstring), RB Tashard Choice (calf), DE Jason Hatcher (toe), OG Montrae Holland (back), CB Mike Jenkins (stinger) and RB DeMarco Murray (hamstring) were sidelined due to injury Sunday, Aug. 21, against the San Diego Chargers.
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Cowboys | Keith Brooking could return next week Tue Aug 16, 07:37 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Keith Brooking (hamstring) is hoping to return to practice next week and hopes to play in the team's third preseason game Aug. 25 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Footballguys view: Brooking is getting up there in years. If these problems persist into the regular season, Sean Lee should arrive on the IDP scene and Bradie James will have closer to the LB2 value he had last year. |
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Cowboys | Several injured players could return soon Thu Aug 11, 03:36 PM
Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett indicated that C Andre Gurode (knee), OG Montrae Holland (back), DT Jay Ratliff (hip), LB Keith Brooking (hamstring) and CB Mike Jenkins (stinger) could return to practice at some point next week.
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Cowboys | Five players to miss preseason game Wed Aug 10, 12:50 PM
Dallas Cowboys C Andre Gurode (knee), DT Jay Ratliff (hip), LB Keith Brooking (hamstring) and CBs Mike Jenkins (stinger) and Terence Newman (groin) will not play in the first preseason game.
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Cowboys | Three ruled out for first preseason game Tue Aug 9, 04:26 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins (stinger), OT Jay Ratliff (hip) and OG Montrae Holland (back) have been ruled out for the team's first preseason game Thursday, Aug. 11. WR Manuel Johnson (concussion) practiced Tuesday, Aug. 9, but WR Titus Ryan (foot) has missed the last three days. RBs Tashard Choice (calf) and DeMarco Murray (hamstring) and LB Keith Brooking (hamstring) could return next week.
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Cowboys | Keith Brooking injured Friday Fri Jul 29, 07:02 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Keith Brooking (hamstring) suffered a strained hamstring during practice Friday, July 29. The severity of the injury will be known Saturday, July 30.
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Cowboys | Team plans to rotate at ILB Tue Jul 5, 11:30 PM
Todd Archer, of ESPN Dallas, reports that the Cowboys plan is to rotate Keith Brooking, Sean Lee, and Bradie James at inside linebacker to keep all three fresh this season. Archer also writes that second-round pick Bruce Carter could play in sub packages and contribute on special teams.
Footballguys view: The Cowboys may start out wanting to rotate, but look for Lee to overtake Brooking at some point this year. Bradie James is still in the more valuable weakside inside linebacker position for IDP leagues, and the more athletic Bruce Carter could be groomed to take over that position, so he's the better commodity in dynasty leagues. |
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Cowboys | Tony Romo continues leading workouts Tue May 24, 03:22 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo continues to lead team workouts this offseason, and he said 45 players showed up for workouts last week. TE Jason Witten, OT Marc Colombo, LB Bradie James, LB Keith Brooking and LB DeMarcus Ware have also coordinated workouts.
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Cowboys | Keith Brooking will return Sat Apr 30, 12:08 AM
Dallas Cowboys LB Keith Brooking, who is entering the final year of his contract, will 'absolutely' be back with the Cowboys in 2011, according to team owner and general manager Jerry Jones. The Cowboys added LB Bruce Carter in the second round of the NFL Draft.
Footballguys view: Carter does have some injury concerns although he is expected to be fully healthy by the start of the season. But retaining Brooking will keep a veteran presence, protect against the possibility that Carter isn't healthy and give them depth regardless of the outcome. |
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Cowboys | Teammates reach out to Dez Bryant Mon Apr 25, 09:47 AM
Three Dallas Cowboys' veterans met with WR Dez Bryant Saturday, April 23, reports Gerry Fraley, of The Dallas Morning News. According to a message from Bryant's Twitter account, he had a lunch meeting with QB Tony Romo, C Andre Gurode and LB Keith Brooking at an unknown location. 'Had a good time,' Bryant said on his account. Gurode and TE Jason Witten have said in recent weeks that players would be reaching out to Bryant in an attempt to help him through current problems and put him on the right track. Bryant's offseason has included a run-in with security at a shopping mall and having two lawsuits filed against him, alleging the non-payment of more than $850,000 in jewelry and sports tickets.
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Cowboys | Keith Brooking in plans next season Mon Feb 21, 05:12 PM
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan indicated that LB Keith Brooking is in the team's plans for next season, reports Tim MacMahon, of ESPNDallas.com.
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Cowboys | Keith Brooking wants to play at least one more year Thu Jan 13, 12:25 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Keith Brooking said he wants to play at least one more season and hopes to return to the team next season, reports ESPNDallas.com.
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Cowboys | Three probable for Week 17 Fri Dec 31, 07:12 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Jesse Holley (knee) and LBs Keith Brooking (foot) and Sean Lee (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 31. They are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected to play.
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Cowboys | Three LBs practice Thursday Thu Dec 30, 04:16 PM
Dallas Cowboys LBs Keith Brooking (foot), Bradie James (knee) and Sean Lee (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 30, reports Calvin Watkins, of ESPNDallas.com.
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Cowboys | Two limited Wednesday Wed Dec 29, 06:55 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Keith Brooking (foot) and WR Roy Williams (groin) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 29.
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Cowboys | Six practice Friday Fri Dec 24, 03:17 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber III (calf), LB Keith Brooking (foot), WR Jesse Holley (knee), LB Bradie James (knee), LB Sean Lee (shoulder, concussion) and S Gerald Sensabaugh (concussion) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 24, and are probable for Week 16. All are expected to play.
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Cowboys | Three limited in practice Thu Dec 23, 07:01 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Keith Brooking (foot), RB Felix Jones (shin) and WR Roy Williams (groin) all were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 23.
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Cowboys | Five players expected to be ready for Week 16 Thu Dec 23, 10:30 AM
Dallas Cowboys LB Bradie James (knee), LB Keith Brooking (foot), RB Felix Jones (shin), SS Gerald Sensabaugh (concussion) and LB Sean Lee (concussion) are expected to be ready for the team's Week 16 game, according to Jan Hubbard, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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Cowboys | Two miss practice Wednesday Wed Dec 22, 06:48 PM
Dallas Cowboys LBs Keith Brooking (foot) and Bradie James (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 22.
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Cowboys | Three not at practice Tuesday Tue Dec 21, 06:30 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones (shin), LB Bradie James (knee) and LB Keith Brooking (foot) did not attend the team's walkthrough practice Tuesday, Dec. 21, according to ESPNDallas.com's Calvin Watkins.
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Cowboys | Five players probable for Week 15 Fri Dec 17, 06:54 PM
Dallas Cowboys TE Martellus Bennett (illness), LBs Keith Brooking (foot), Bradie James (knee) and Sean Lee (shoulder) and CB Terence Newman (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 17. They are listed as probable for Week 15 and are expected to play.
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Cowboys | Two limited in practice Thursday Thu Dec 16, 10:45 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Keith Brooking (foot) and CB Terence Newman (illness) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 16.
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