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He decided toput his athletic career on hold for several months to help her through the trauma of chemotherapy. Brookswas subsequently released by the Rams, and he turned down offers from both the Saints, Cowboys and the Jaguars.<br> As his wife s health began to improve, Brooks signed with the Cardinals (over the Jaguars and the Broncos) in the 2000 seaso and reunited with his offensive line coach from the Rams, George Warhop. Again Brooks made the final roster; and when the starter at left tackle L.J. Shelton became injured, Brooks saw more playing time.  Shelton went down the first play f the first game, so I got to play that whole game, and then the following two games I started. However, at the end of the season the Cardinals decided not to extend players who ad missed signifcant amounts of practice time, a Brooks had in caring for his wife. Brooks was immediately picked up by the Broncos.<br>In February 2001 tragedy struck again, and this time Jackie lost her battle with cancer. There would be no ootball for Brooks this year.  When Jackie passed away I just really wasn t 100 percent focused on football, says Brooks. hen he was eventually able to handle his irreparable loss, Brooks knew he had a lot of work to do if he was to play again. 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