Chris Brooks

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		41	395	1	4.8
2025		17	106	0	3.9
2024		15	183	1	5.1
2023		9

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Chris Brooks' value math nets a D+ Contract Value Index — placing the deal in a clear band relative to the league median at running back. At $2.4M AAV over two years, the contract itself is defensible for a third-year depth piece, but Brooks' on-field performance grade of D undercuts any argument for upside; his 2025 season produced 91 receiving yards and 14 tackles across 17 games, numbers that define a rotational contributor rather than a featured back. The CVI reflects that disconnect — you're paying mid-tier backup money for a player whose production barely registers above replacement level, a tradeoff the Packers are consciously making. What saves this from a steeper grade is the media and fan consensus that Brooks brings real value in contexts beyond pure rushing production: his dual role as a reliable special teams operator and insurance-policy handcuff gave the deal a B- sentiment grade, with multiple outlets calling the re-signing "incredibly vital" and framing it as sensible roster construction rather than overpayment. At 26 years old with three seasons of NFL experience, Brooks is exactly what the media narrative suggests — a stable, low-drama depth constant, not a bet on breakout production. Green Bay locked him in on a two-year deal during a period of active roster churn (recent signings and cuts across the secondary and front office), positioning him as a familiar anchor in a lineup being retooled. The D+ CVI is a fair market read: the Packers aren't overpaying for what Brooks is, but they're also not getting a bargain — this is simply the cost of reliable depth in a competitive roster window.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Chris's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Chris Brooks' performance grade lands at D, capturing how he stacks up at RB this season. He registers as a replacement-level depth piece—the kind of third-year back filling a defined rotational role rather than competing for meaningful snap share in Green Bay's backfield. His 2025 season: 91 receiving yards and 14 tackles across 17 games, numbers that underscore minimal offensive production and a heavy reliance on special teams value to justify roster inclusion. The tackle total is his clearest contribution—a reminder that Brooks functions as a reliable downhill defender on coverage units more than a dynamic rushing or receiving threat. What's notable is the gap between his on-field performance (D grade) and the media narrative surrounding his two-year re-signing (B- sentiment): the Packers clearly value his durability, versatility, and low-maintenance profile as insurance behind the starter, which tracks with a third-year player who understands his lane and executes within it. At 26 with three seasons in Green Bay's system, Brooks has carved out legitimate utility as a rotational piece and special teams anchor—exactly the kind of complimentary back that depth-conscious organizations retain, even when headline production remains modest.

How Chris Compares at the Position

Chris Brooks ranks 147th of 175 graded running backs by performance. That slots Chris between Terrell Jennings (D) just ahead and Evan Hull (D) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Chris Brooks enters the offseason with genuinely positive public standing — a B- sentiment grade that reflects broad media and fan approval for what's being framed as a sensible, low-drama depth move by Green Bay's front office. The narrative driving that goodwill is straightforward: multiple outlets characterized the two-year re-signing as "incredibly vital," praising the Packers for securing a reliable handcuff who brings dual value as a rushing option and a trusted special teams contributor — the kind of versatile, low-maintenance piece that depth-savvy organizations prioritize. There's an honest tension worth noting, though: Brooks' on-field performance grade sits at F, meaning the warmth surrounding his re-signing is rooted almost entirely in narrative utility and roster-construction logic rather than standout production — his 2025 season logged 91 receiving yards and 14 tackles across 17 games, numbers that define a rotational depth piece rather than a featured back. Fans appear comfortable with that tradeoff, viewing him as the preferred insurance option behind the starter and trusting that his special teams reliability justifies the roster spot. The Packers have been active in recent weeks — signing Tyrod Taylor, Domani Jackson, and a cluster of defensive and offensive linemen — suggesting a roster-building push that frames Brooks' continuity as a stabilizing constant amid broader roster churn. With the regular season still 125 days away and Green Bay sitting as the NFC's seven seed coming off a 9-7-1 campaign, the narrative around Brooks is fundamentally comfortable: no controversy, no scrutiny, just a familiar face locked into a defined role. That's exactly the kind of quiet B- sentiment that holds steady — not exciting, but not at risk of deteriorating either.