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Former Louisville star’s NFL dreams vanish after Commanders deliver harsh reality

Former Louisville football star Ja'Corey Brooks received crushing news on Tuesday afternoon as the star receiver will no longer be with the Washington Commanders after not making their 53-man roster.

Brooks was on the fence the entire offseason and preseason about whether Washington would keep him, but it appears the former 5-star recruit just missed the cut and will now begin the next chapter of his NFL dream.

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 26, 2025

Washington Commanders give Ja'Corey Brooks harsh reality check

Brooks got off to a red-hot start with the Commanders as he earned three touchdowns in the first two days of training camp, and was hoping to carry his breakout performance into the preseason.