Jalen Tolbert, Jalen Brooks Competing For WR3 Role
Dallas Cowboys wide receivers Jalen Tolbert and Jalen Brooks are both candidates to open 2024 in the third slot on the depth chart behind CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks, according to Todd Archer of ESPN.com. Both players have showcased their talent during OTAs and are pushing to make the WR3 competition interesting this summer. In terms of the players' specific skill sets, Archer wrote, "Brooks was able to work through traffic well, especially on tight throws on slants. Tolbert worked all three receiver spots and was able to make plays at all different levels." There's clearly a path for both receivers to get involved this season, and Dallas has shown that its WR3 can have bursts of fantasy relevance in the past. Perhaps Tolbert or Brooks could be a late-round sleeper in redraft leagues this year.
Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Jalen Brooks would be on the team if the roster had to be trimmed to 53 players right now, according to The Athletic's Jon Machota and Saad Yousuf. Brooks has been one of the team's top-six receivers at training camp this summer. He has good size and has looked comfortable as a route-runner and pass-catcher. The 23-year-old seventh-round selection will be one to watch during preseason action as he pushes for a roster spot in his first NFL season. Brooks has looked better than Simi Fehoko so far in camp. Even if Brooks makes the final roster in Dallas, he'll be buried on the receiver depth chart behind CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, Michael Gallup, Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin.
