Keith Brooking

Keith Howard Brooking

Position: LB
Height: 6-2    Weight: 245 lbs.

Born: October 30, 1975 in Senoia, GA
College: Georgia Tech   (school history)
Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1st round (12th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 80 (386th overall since 1950)
5-time Pro Bowler (fine print)

• 3/22 FootballPerspective.com: Playing with the most coaches on one team: During the season, Mike Tanier noted that Shane Lechler has played for eight different coaches while being a member of the Raiders....

• 1/12 Stripe Hype: Ravens Send Manning, Broncos to another Early Playoff Exit: Despite the meat-locker-level temperature, both offenses for both the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens seemed largely unaffected...

• 12/22 First and Ten Years Ago: NFL news of December 22, 2002: Chris Hanson and Keith Brooking weren’t necessarily Danny Cronic’s two most talented players at East Coweta High....
• 12/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | LB shuffle in Week 13: 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.

• 10/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Not giving up on Joe Mays: 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.
• 10/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Nate Irving improving: 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.
• 10/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Chris Kuper starting: 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.
• 10/15 The NFL Injury Report: Broncos Injury Report: Tracy Porter, Keith Brooking, Demaryius Thomas: The Denver Broncos entered the week with all players listed on their injury report as probable to play, but the team announced...
• 10/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Seven probable for MNF: 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.
• 10/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Six fully participate in practice: 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.
• 10/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Keith Brooking limitedDenver Broncos LB Keith Brooking (concussion) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 11....[+] Denver Broncos LB Keith Brooking (concussion) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 11.
• 10/10 The NFL Injury Report: Broncos Injury Report: Keith Brooking Suffers Concussion: The Denver Broncos suffered one key injury during Sunday’s loss to the New England Patriots. Veteran linebacker Keith...
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Keith Brooking injured Denver Broncos LB Keith Brooking (head) suffered a concussion in the team's Week 5 game....[+] Denver Broncos LB Keith Brooking (head) suffered a concussion in the team's Week 5 game.

• 8/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Will have to make decisions on two veteran players: 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.
• 8/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Keith Brooking on the bubble : 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.
• 8/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Four miss preseason game: 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.
• 8/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Several miss practice: 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.
• 8/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Sign Keith BrookingThe Denver Broncos signed LB Keith Brooking (Cowboys) Monday, Aug. 6. Terms of the deal were undisclosed...[+] The Denver Broncos signed LB Keith Brooking (Cowboys) Monday, Aug. 6. Terms of the deal were undisclosed

• 3/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Free agent LBs unlikely to return: 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.
• 3/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Could re-sign Keith Brooking : 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.

• 2/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Have not decided on free agent ILBs: 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.
• 2/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Two ILBs not expected to be backThe Dallas Cowboys are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent LBs Bradie James and Keith Brooking this offseason....[+] The Dallas Cowboys are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent LBs Bradie James and Keith Brooking this offseason.

• 1/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Keith Brooking willing to accept lesser role: 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.

• 11/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Keith Brooking ready for bigger role : 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.
• 11/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Keith Brooking likely to start in Week 9: 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.

• 4/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Keith Brooking will return: 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.
• 4/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Teammates reach out to Dez Bryant: 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.

• 2/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Keith Brooking in plans next season: 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.

• 1/18 NFL Mocks: Draft Strategy: Denver Broncos: The Denver Broncos are a team going through a pretty big transition as the leadership and hierarchy of the team and front office...
• 1/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Keith Brooking wants to play at least one more year: 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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