San Francisco 49ers
Ahmad Brooks - #55 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 259 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/14/1984 |
| Birthplace | Fairfax, VA |
| College | Virginia |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 3rd round, None pick by Bengals |
49ers' Friday pool report
San Francisco 49ers Jim Harbaugh accomplished his coaching plan of trying to make Super Bowl week a normal week for his team both in practice and in preparation.
Harbaugh brothers could envision working together
At their joint news conference Friday, Jim and John Harbaugh said they would welcome the opportunity to work together in the future.
Super Bowl matchup: 49ers RBs vs. Ravens front seven
When San Francisco's Frank Gore and LaMichael James square off against the Baltimore front seven in Super Bowl XLVII, it will be strength vs. strength.
Thursday practice report for Super Bowl XLVII
Here is Thusrday's practice report for the Ravens and 49ers for Super Bowl XLVII.
49ers' Thursday pool report
First, it’s the Harbaugh Super Bowl. On Friday, it will be the Harbaugh dual press conference. Thursday offered the Harbaugh dual practice.
Jim Harbaugh: Much more than meets the eye
Jim Harbaugh has a reputation for being extremely intense. But below the surface is a warm soul and impassioned family man.
Super Bowl matchup: Ravens WRs vs. 49ers secondary
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49ers' Culliver expresses contrition for anti-homosexual comments
A day after anti-homosexual comments made by 49ers CB Chris Culliver came out, he spoke contritely about what he had said.
Ravens moving practices to Saints' facility
The Ravens will use the Saints’ facilities for practice the rest of the week, sharing it with the 49ers.
49ers' Leavitt makes best of second coaching chance
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Wednesday practice report for Super Bowl XLVII
Here is the Wednesday practice report for the 49ers and Ravens for Sunday's Super Bowl XLVII.
Wednesday's 49ers pool report
Winds from the aftermath of a Wednesday storm sent the 49ers into the New Orleans Saints indoor practice facility for their first full practice for Super Bowl XLVII.
49ers 'reject' Culliver's comments
The 49ers released a statement Wednesday rejecting CB Chris Culliver’s comments made on Tuesday.
Pierce, James diversify Super Bowl rushing attacks
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The Pro Game: The Age vs. Beauty Bowl
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PLAYER NEWS
Brooks signed a six-year, $44.5 million contract extension with San Francisco on Tuesday that will take him through the 2017 season and keep one of the NFL's best linebacker units intact. The deal is worth $17.5 million guaranteed, said his agent, Greg Williams.|||||||
Brooks emerged as a regular starter for the first time in his six-year NFL career last season. Along with All-Pro inside linebackers Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman and sensational rookie Aldon Smith at the other outside spot, Brooks helped the 49ers win the NFC West behind one of the league's best defenses. San Francisco allowed only 14.3 points per game, second only to Pittsburgh at 14.2.
Singletary said he didn't think Brooks, who suffered a lacerated kidney in practice Aug. 6, would miss any of the regular season.|||||||
Brooks has been cleared for running, lifting and light exercise with no contact, but he did not practice.
The San Francisco have signed Brooks to a two-year contract. The team announced the deal Friday. Brooks had received a second-round tender but was able to reach a longer-term deal to stay in San Francisco.|||||||
Brooks set a career-high last season with six sacks and tied the franchise record for forced fumbles by a linebacker with four. Brooks entered the league as a third-round pick by Cincinnati in the 2006 supplemental draft. He started seven games in two seasons with the Bengals before being released in 2008.
Brooks had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Monday to remove a small bone fragment, a procedure that likely will keep him out of San Francisco's season opener Sept. 13, at Arizona.|||||||
Brooks had an MRI exam on his knee late Sunday and it was determined he needed surgery, which was done at nearby Stanford University. He is likely to be sidelined two or three weeks. Brooks, a fourth-year pro in his second season with San Francisco, is a backup outside linebacker to Parys Haralson. He wasn't active for any games last season.
The 49ers declared Brooks inactive for their game against Dallas on Sunday.|||||||
Brooks has not played this season after being acquired off waivers on Aug. 31.