Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks on track for Week 1
What is the fantasy outlook for Panthers RB Jonathan Brooks
Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks missed practice on Wednesday due to soreness, but head coach Dave Canales is not worried about his absence for the season opener. Canales expressed optimism on Tuesday via ESPN's Mike Kaye that Brooks would be ready for Week 1. The source of Brooks' discomfort remains unspecified. Brooks has already undergone two ACL surgeries on his right knee.
Despite this history, he participated in the entire training camp and two preseason games this summer, playing 17 snaps in total. Brooks previously tore his right ACL during a game against the Eagles in December 2024, following a tear while at the University of Texas that sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. Brooks had 12 touches for 45 yards in his three games as a rookie in 2024.
He is expected to play alongside Chuba Hubbard, with journeyman AJ Dillon also joining the active roster. Trevor Etienne is currently on injured reserve with a designated return date, as he recovers from an ankle injury.
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