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Cardinals lose Jalen Brooks for season, 49ers in rumor mill — NFC West roundup
No games in the NFC West on Monday, but major news hit: Jalen Brooks is out for the year, the 49ers surfaced in Garrett Wilson trade talk, and the Seahawks expect backfield help.
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There were no games on the NFC West slate yesterday, but three of the four teams still made news, from a season-ending injury in Arizona to trade speculation around San Francisco and potential backfield help on the way in Seattle.
Cardinals: Jalen Brooks done for 2026
Already sitting at 2-5, the Arizona Cardinals took a significant hit on offense. As reported by Pro Football Rumors, wide receiver Jalen Brooks, who had taken on a larger role in the Cardinals’ attack over the past three weeks, announced on Instagram that he needs wrist surgery. He will be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign while he recovers. For a rebuilding team, losing an emerging target further thins an already challenged passing game.
49ers: tied to Garrett Wilson trade scenarios
Top of the division at 6-1, the San Francisco 49ers have been pulled into national trade chatter. CBS Sports names the 49ers among three potential landing spots if the New York Jets were ever to trade star wideout Garrett Wilson. The outlet also mentions the Kansas City Chiefs, noting their need for another weapon for Patrick Mahomes, and argues that San Francisco is one of the teams that should at least pick up the phone. For now, this remains speculation only; no deal has been reported.
Seahawks: backfield help and Chiefs fallout
At 4-3 and firmly in the NFC West race, the Seattle Seahawks could soon get reinforcements in the running back room. According to Pro Football Rumors, head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday, via ESPN’s Brady Henderson, that running back Jadarian Price will return to practice this week, starting his 21-day activation window. The same report notes that Seattle’s backfield has been shorthanded early in the season and references Zach Charbonnet’s situation without adding detail in the summary.
Seattle also figured prominently in league-wide reaction to its Week 7 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. CBS Sports points out that Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said kicker Harrison Butker has “gotta fix it” after Butker missed two field goals in Kansas City’s loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. For Seattle, that result adds to a solid start in a division currently controlled by the 6-1 49ers.
The Los Angeles Rams (3-4) did not generate headlines over the past 24 hours, but remain in the mix in a NFC West that is tightening behind front-running San Francisco.