Brooks has been handed a six-game suspension by the NFL, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The reason for Brooks' suspension hasn't been disclosed. It's the first time Brooks has been suspended by the league. He played 12 games for the Packers last season, making 19 tackles and 1.5 sacks. The 34-year-old will have a difficult time finding new employment with this on his resume.

Brooks made 19 tackles (13 solo) and recorded 1.5 sacks over 12 games with the Packers in 2017.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks provided some quality depth for the Packers, starting five games, but his production was slowed by a nagging back injury. He will turn 34 during the offseason, so it remains to be seen what his next step will be.

Brooks (back) is listed as active Sunday against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Both Brooks and Clay Matthews (groin) are active for the Week 13 tilt, providing a major boost to the Green Bay pass rush.

Brooks is questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with a back injury, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks has dealt with a back injury for much of the season and it appears to have resurfaced again. The 33-year-old will likely be a game-day decision, the Packers could potentially be without Clay Matthews (groin) as well, who is also listed as questionable.

Brooks (back) is active for Sunday's tilt against the Ravens, Jason Wahlers of the Packers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks was a full participant in Friday's practice session and isn't expected to be limited on Sunday. Expect him to see his normal role as one of the team's top backups at outside linebacker.

Brooks (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks followed up limited practices Wednesday and Thursday with a full session Friday, which should be enough for him to take the field Sunday. He was questionable heading into the Week 10 victory over the Bears, but ultimately suited up and played 28 snaps (27 on defense) in the contest, recording no tackles and one pass breakup.

Brooks (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks has missed the last three games with this back ailment, but he'll slot back into his reserve role Sunday. The veteran linebacker won't receive full-time defensive snaps, yet he may be summoned in certain pass-rush situations.

The Packers have listed Brooks (back) as questionable for Sunday's contest versus the Bears, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks has been plagued by back issues over the past month, and his status will likely depend on how he is feeling closer to kickoff. Rookie Vince Biegel figures to be the prime beneficiary in terms of snaps providing depth on the defensive line should Brooks ultimately remain sidelined.

Brooks (back) is inactive for Monday's game against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

The news come as no surprise considering the bleak outlook Brooks owned coming into the week. The back issues have plagued him for over a month so it'll be interesting to see if he makes it back to 100 percent at any point this season. In the interim, rookie Vince Biegel could be asked to step in and fill the void.

Brooks (back) is listed as doubtful for Monday night's game against the Lions, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks has been dealing with the back issue for about a month now and will miss his third consecutive game. Kyler Fackrell and Vince Biegel -- fresh off the Physically Unable to Perform list -- should serve as reserve outside linebackers with Brooks unlikely to suit up.