Ahmad Brooks, linebacker, San Francisco 49ers
Brooks has been in the NFL since 2006. He started his career with the Cincinnati Bengals where he played for two years. Brooks has spent the majority of his career, however, with the San Francisco 49ers after signing with them in 2009.
The one-time Pro Bowl linebacker turned 33 in March. He is still producing at a decent enough level after putting up six sacks and a career-high 41 solo tackles in 2016.
According to this report by 49ers reporter Joe Fann, it appears Brooks is holding his own in offseason practices. New head coach Kyle Shanahan apparently likes what he sees. That’s a positive for any aging player working with a new coach.
Kyle Shanahan had plenty of good things to say about Ahmad Brooks, said he's earned his first-team reps.
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) May 23, 2017
But, despite Shanahan’s praises, Brooks’ career is winding down. He is in the final year of his contract and the 49ers are surely looking to get younger as they continue their rebuild. If Brooks wants to pursue a career beyond 2017, he’s going to have to produce this season. After all, some are of the opinion that Brooks should have already hung up his jersey for good.