18 Facts About Brandon Brooks

Brandon Brooks was born on August 19,1989 and is an American former professional football player who was a guard for 10 seasons in the National Football League with the Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles.

Brandon Brooks played college football for the Miami RedHawks and was selected in the third round by the Texans in the 2012 NFL draft.

Brandon Brooks played for six seasons with the team, winning Super Bowl LII and making three consecutive Pro Bowls from 2017 to 2019 in the process.

Brandon Brooks retired after missing 31 combined regular season games over the next two seasons due to injuries.

On March 9,2016, Brandon Brooks signed a five-year, $40 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Brandon Brooks started 14 games at right guard in his first year in Philadelphia.

On December 19,2017, Brandon Brooks was named to his first Pro Bowl along with right tackle Lane Johnson after starting all 16 games at right guard.

On December 17,2018, Brandon Brooks was named to his second Pro Bowl.

Brandon Brooks was able to return for the 2019 season, as he incorporated Kung fu in his off-field training.

Brandon Brooks signed a four-year, $54.2 million contract extension through the 2024 season with the Eagles on November 11,2019.

Brandon Brooks was named to his third straight Pro Bowl on December 17,2019.

On December 29,2019, Brandon Brooks suffered a dislocated shoulder in the last regular season game against the New York Giants, forcing him to miss the postseason.

Brandon Brooks was ranked 98th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

On June 15,2020, it was announced that Brandon Brooks tore his Achilles and would miss the upcoming 2020 season.

In Week 2 of the 2021 season, Brandon Brooks suffered a pectoral strain and was placed on injured reserve on September 21,2021.

On January 26,2022, Brandon Brooks announced his retirement from the NFL.

Brandon Brooks was diagnosed with a stress-related anxiety disorder in 2016, which explained his vomit bouts only on game days, even after a stomach ulcer was treated.

Brandon Brooks was the spring 2018 commencement speaker at his alma mater, Miami University.