Vikings Bring Cornerback Natrone Brooks Back to Practice Squad

WHO:

vikings.com - The Minnesota Vikings brought cornerback Natrone Brooks back to their practice squad.

vikings.com - Brooks entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons after playing at Southern Mississippi.

vikings.com - Brooks, 26, spent two seasons on Atlanta’s practice squad before signing to its 53-man roster.

Heavy NFL - Described Brooks as a veteran cornerback and characterized him as “explosive.”

WHAT:

vikings.com - The Vikings re-signed Brooks to their practice squad, marking his second return to the group during the month described in the article.

vikings.com - Brooks appeared in nine games for Atlanta during the season he joined its 53-man roster and in all 17 games for the Falcons the following season; he made one start in the latter season.

vikings.com - Brooks recorded 15 tackles, one quarterback hit, and three passes defended.

Heavy NFL - Reported that the Vikings bolstered their roster, specifically the defensive backfield, by adding Brooks.

WHERE:

vikings.com - The Vikings’ announcement was datelined Eagan, Minnesota.

vikings.com - Brooks played college football at Southern Mississippi and spent time with the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions.

WHEN:

vikings.com - Brooks spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons on Atlanta’s practice squad and signed to the Falcons’ 53-man roster in November 2024.

vikings.com - Brooks appeared in nine Atlanta games in 2024 and all 17 Falcons games in 2025.

vikings.com - Brooks spent time on Detroit’s practice squad in September 2026.

HOW:

vikings.com - Brooks joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent, moved from Atlanta’s practice squad to its 53-man roster, and later spent time on Detroit’s practice squad before returning to Minnesota’s practice squad.

The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed cornerback Natrone Brooks to their practice squad, adding depth to their defensive backfield. Brooks entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Atlanta after playing at Southern Mississippi, spent two seasons on the Falcons’ practice squad, and later appeared in 26 games for Atlanta, making one start. After spending time with Detroit, Brooks has now returned to Minnesota’s practice squad for a second time this month.