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**Headline: Former Alabama WR Ja’Corey Brooks Set for NFL Debut with Commanders**
**Landover, MD -** Wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks, formerly of Alabama and Louisville, is poised to make his NFL debut for the Washington Commanders in their Monday night matchup against the Chicago Bears. The Commanders announced earlier today that Brooks has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for the game.
This marks Brooks’ first elevation of the 2025 season, a move necessitated by injuries to key receivers. Noah Brown and Terry McLaurin are sidelined, while Deebo Samuel is listed as questionable due to a heel injury. NFL teams are permitted to elevate two practice squad players per game.
Brooks joined the Commanders as an undrafted free agent after a collegiate career that saw him excel at both Alabama and Louisville. He led Washington in receptions during the preseason, hauling in 10 passes for 90 yards. After not making the initial regular season roster, he was re-signed to the practice squad.
Before turning pro, Brooks had a successful three-year stint at Alabama, amassing 57 receptions for 896 yards and 10 touchdowns. He transferred to Louisville for his final season (2024), where he shone with 61 receptions for 1,013 yards and nine touchdowns.
The Commanders and Bears are set to kick off at 7:15 p.m. CDT at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. The game will be televised on ABC. All eyes will be on Brooks as he attempts to make an instant impact in his first NFL appearance.
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