The Rams waived Brooks on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks played exclusively special teams during his time with the Rams in 2021. The 2020 sixth-round pick registered 29 defensive snaps across four games and made two tackles during his rookie season with Pittsburgh.

Brooks was waived by the Rams on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks played exclusively on special teams during his time with the Rams this year. He'll now be let go ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers.

Brooks was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old was placed on the COVID list Dec. 17, ultimately missing the Rams' Week 15 win over the Seahawks. Brooks has still yet to play any snaps on the defensive side of the ball this year.

Brooks (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks was one of five Rams to be placed in COVID-19 protocols Thursday. The 2020 sixth-round pick hasn't played a single defensive snap this season, so his potential absence shouldn't impact the Rams' defensive game plan.

The Rams signed Brooks to the active roster Tuesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks had been elevated from the practice squad for each of the team's last two games. In that span, he played exclusively on special teams and figures to fill a similar role moving forward.

The Rams elevated Brooks to their active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks was dealing with an undisclosed injury during training camp and eventually reached an injury settlement with Pittsburgh. The 23-year-old defensive back is now healthy and will be active for his first NFL contest of the 2021 campaign.

The Steelers waived Brooks (undisclosed) from IR with an injury settlement Tuesday, per the NFL's official transactions report.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks will be eligible to sign elsewhere in the league this season, as a result of his injury settlement. The 2020 sixth-round pick appeared in four games as a rookie.

Brooks (undisclosed) cleared waivers and reverted to Pittsburgh's injured reserve Wednesday, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 2020 sixth-round pick was competing for a slot role in camp before being waived/injured Tuesday. Brooks will spend the rest of the season on injured reserve, barring an injury settlement.

The Steelers waived Brooks (undisclosed) on Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks was the front runner for a prominent role as a slot defender for the Steelers defense, but he has been injured for most of training camp. The 2020 sixth-round pick worked his way back to Pittsburgh's active roster after failing to make the final cut last season. If he clears waivers, Brooks will revert to injured reserve.

Brooks (lower leg) recorded a solo tackle and a fumble recovery in the Steelers' 16-3 preseason win over the Cowboys in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks suffered a lower-leg injury in practice early last week, but he was still able to take the field in Thursday's preseason opener. The 23-year-old will contend for a depth role in Pittsburgh's secondary ahead of the regular season.