Coach Mike McDaniel said Brooks is dealing with a "minor" undisclosed injury, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniel said Brooks would have played in Saturday's preseason finale had it been a regular-season contest, so it sounds like the linebacker should be fine for Week 1 against the Colts on Sept. 7. Brooks underwent offseason wrist surgery, but it's unclear if the latest injury is related to that one.

Brooks (wrist) participated in Friday's practice, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks underwent offseason surgery on his right wrist, and he has recovered enough to be given the green light to practice. The 2020 first-round pick was able to play in all 17 regular-season games last year despite battling through lingering knee and quad injuries and finished with 143 tackles (86 solo), including 3.0 sacks, six pass defenses and two fumble recoveries. Brooks is entering the second year of a three-year, $26.25 million contract that he signed with the Dolphins in March of 2024.

Brooks announced on Friday that he had an offseason surgery, which was on his right wrist, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks dealt with knee and quad issues down the stretch of the season, but he never appeared on the Dolphins' injury report with a wrist injury during this window. The 27-year-old is coming off his first season in Miami, and he finished as the team's leading tackler with 143 over 17 games this year. The exact nature of this procedure and the associated injury is unclear, but undergoing surgery this early in the offseason should give him about six months to recover before the start of Miami's 2025 training camp.

Brooks made six tackles (three solo) and one pass breakup during Miami's 32-20 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks concluded the year with a team-high 143 tackles (86 solo), including 3.0 sacks, plus six passes defensed and two fumble recoveries. Despite leading Miami in stops, that number marks just the third-best total of Brooks' five-year career. He has one year remaining on his contract with the team, and though the Dolphins have a potential 'out' in the deal for only $6.7 million in dead cap, this defense can't exactly afford to move on from one of its few difference-makers.

Brooks tallied nine tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 20-3 win over the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks finished Sunday's game as the Dolphins' second-leading tackler behind Tyrel Dodson (15). Brooks has logged at least seven combined tackles in 14 of 16 games this season, and on the year he's up to 137 tackles (83 solo), including 3.0 sacks, five pass defenses and two fumble recoveries. He'll look to add to his total in a must-win game against the Jets next Sunday.

Brooks (quadriceps/knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's contest against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks was injured in the second half of Sunday's win over the 49ers and wasn't able to return. He was listed as a limited practice participant throughout this week, but he appears set to suit up Sunday. Brooks has already recorded 128 tackles this season, marking his fourth straight campaign reaching the triple-digit mark.

Brooks (quadriceps) was listed as a limited participant in Baltimore's practice estimate Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks' estimation as a limited participant is an encouraging sign that the quadriceps injury he suffered during the team's Week 16 win over the 49ers is not serious. Based on his availability in practice on Thursday and Friday, the 27-year-old should have a chance to play in Sunday's matchup versus the Browns

Brooks (quadriceps/knee) registered seven tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Dolphins' 29-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks logged his third sack of the season Sunday when he took down Brock Purdy for a six-yard loss midway through the first quarter. Brooks left the game early in the fourth quarter due to quadricep and knee injuries, but he managed to return for the 49ers' final offensive drive late in the same frame. Per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, head coach Mike McDaniel expressed optimism Monday that Brooks would be able to play in the Dolphins' Week 17 matchup against the Browns on Sunday, Dec. 29. Brooks' practice participation will be worth monitoring to determine his status for Miami's penultimate regular-season game.

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is optimistic about Brooks' (quadriceps/knee) status for Sunday's game against the Browns, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks had to exit this past Sunday's game against the 49ers with a pair of injuries, but he did actually re-enter the outing late in the fourth quarter. The fifth-year linebacker is still questionable for Miami's Week 17 matchup, but McDaniel's optimism bodes well for the starter. More information should be revealed on his condition in the coming days as the Dolphins ramp up practice.

Brooks (quadriceps/knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks picked up a pair of injuries in the second half Sunday, exiting the contest with a quadriceps issue as well as a knee injury. The linebacker compiled seven total tackles (four solo), including a sack, before leaving the game.