Brandon Brooks Hospitalized: Updates on Eagles Guard's Illness and Return

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Nov. 28 that guard Brandon Brooks was hospitalized with an undisclosed illness that caused him to miss a game against the Green Bay Packers.

He has since been released from the hospital and is ready to return to action.

Continue for updates.

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Brooks Active vs. Bengals

Sunday, Dec. 4

The Eagles announced Brooks is available to play in Week 13 against Cincinnati. 

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Latest on Brooks' Practice Status

Friday, Dec. 2

The Eagles announced Brooks was a full participant in practice Wednesday. They did not list him with a practice designation for Thursday or Friday.

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Brooks' Illness Details Revealed 

Monday, Nov. 28

Brooks is dealing with either flu-like symptoms or food poisoning, according to Derrick Gunn of CSN Philly. 

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Brooks Has Helped Stabilize Eagles O-Line

With Brooks out, Isaac Seumalo got the first start of his NFL career after coming off the bench in Philadelphia's last three games.

Brooks is in his first year in Philadelphia after spending the previous four years with the Houston Texans, who selected him in the third round of the 2012 draft.

Per Football Outsiders, the Eagles ranked 30th last year in run blocking, which prompted general manager Howie Roseman to give Brooks a five-year deal worth $40 million, $11 million of which was guaranteed.

The 27-year-old has become a vital cog on Philadelphia's offensive line and helped the unit climb to fifth in run blocking. The Eagles are also averaging 4.3 yards per carry, up from 3.9 in 2015. Although Brooks isn't solely responsible for that improvement, he is a big reason for the turnaround.