Jonathon Brooks' Value Skyrockets After Panthers' Latest Injury News
Jonathon Brooks has a clear opportunity to claim Carolina's lead back role after the latest Panthers injury update.
The Carolina Panthers' preseason is taking on a new dynamic following an injury update on their starting running back. Head coach Dave Canales announced that veteran Chuba Hubbard, who has been leading the team at the position for years, is dealing with a hamstring injury and is listed as week-to-week. As a result, rookie Jonathon Brooks, who entered the NFL as a second-round pick in 2024, is set to benefit from Hubbard's absence.
Brooks, who rushed for 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns during his standout junior college season, had a brief stint in the NFL last year but suffered a torn ACL twice, sidelining him for most of 2024. Now fully recovered, Brooks is excelling in training camp and has caught the attention of coaches with his consistent performance.
Coach Canales expressed confidence in Brooks' readiness for the preseason opener against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. If Brooks continues to perform at the level he's projected, he may secure the lead back role by Week 1, when the Panthers travel to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars and then return home for a matchup with the Houston Texans.
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