- Jonathon Brooks
- #24
- Team CAR
- Pos RB
- Status PUPPhysically Unable
-
Won't play in 2025 after PUP move
The Panthers are placing Brooks on the physically unable to perform list, ruling him out for the entire 2025 season.
Analysis: Players can return from the PUP list when placed on it at the start of training camp or before Week 1, but not if they get the designation this early in the offseason. Brooks tore the ACL in his right knee each of the past two years, bringing his college career to an early conclusion and then limiting his rookie season to three games. The Panthers took him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 46th overall, but they'll now move forward with Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne as…read more
Published: Thu, May 8 at 10:06am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Sent to IR
Carolina placed Brooks (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Brooks' move to IR was fully expected after the 2024 second-round pick suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles. The setback is a devastating one for the 21-year-old running back, who tore the same ligament in the same knee last November during his final collegiate season at Texas. Brooks didn't make his NFL debut until a little over a year after suffering the first ACL tear, so he'll almost certainly open the 2025 season on IR and may not be ready for game…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Re-tears ACL, out for the year
Panthers head coach Dave Canales announced Monday that Brooks suffered another tear of his right ACL during Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles and will miss the remainder of the 2024 season, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brooks will undergo surgery to address his ACL re-injury, per Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer. The rookie second-round pick had to be carted off the field in the second quarter of Sunday's loss after sustaining a non-contact injury. The development is brutal for Brooks, who made his NFL debut and returned from IR just three games ago, ultimately playing only 23 offensive snaps in his rookie campaign. Brooks now will face the task of rehabbing from his second ACL tear in 13 months, with both…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 11:13am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
To have more tests on knee
Coach Dave Canales said after Sunday's 22-16 loss at Philadelphia that Brooks will undergo further testing on his right knee to determine the extent of his injury, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Brooks remained on the turf after getting injured in the second quarter and needed a cart to get to the locker room. Per Canales, Brooks has pain in his right knee, but no diagnosis has yet come to light. Fellow RB Raheem Blackshear suffered a chest injury Sunday, leaving Chuba Hubbard as the only healthy player at the position on the Panthers' active roster.
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Injures knee Sunday
Brooks was forced out of Sunday's game against the Eagles with a knee injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Prior to being carted off the field, Brooks carried once for minus-3 yards. With Raheem Blackshear having sustained a chest injury during the contest, Chuba Hubbard remains available to handle Carolina's backfield duties versus Philadelphia.
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 10:52am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Role ticks up
Brooks rushed the ball six times for 18 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win against the Buccaneers. He added three receptions on three targets for 23 yards.
Analysis: Brooks wasn't all that impressive with his rushing opportunity, but he saw his carry total jump from two to six in his second pro game. He was also much more effective as a receiver, highlighted by a shifty 18-yard catch and run late in the first quarter. While Brooks is unlikely to overtake Chuba Hubbard to lead the Carolina backfield, it appears clear that he will continue to carve out a role moving forward.
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 7:55pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Just two carries in NFL debut
Brooks rushed twice for seven yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: The 2024 second-round pick from Texas made his NFL debut in Sunday's loss but didn't see much offensive work, playing behind the NFL's fifth-leading rusher, Chuba Hubbard. Brooks' longest rush was four yards in the fourth quarter, and he will likely continue to see limited offensive snaps given Hubbard's current level of production. However, the rookie running back's role could expand as he becomes more familiar with Carolina's offense over the course of the season. Expect Brooks to serve as…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Officially cleared for NFL debut
Brooks (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Brooks had been listed as questionable heading into the weekend, but his availability for Sunday was never in any peril after head coach Dave Canales said Friday that he running back was ready to make his NFL debut. A 2024 second-round pick out of Texas, Brooks missed the Panthers' first 10 games of the season while completing his recovery from a torn ACL suffered last November. He had been activated from the non-football injury list Nov. 6 and has been a full participant in practices for…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Set for NFL debut
Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Friday that Brooks (knee) "absolutely" will play Sunday against the Chiefs, despite being listed as questionable for the contest, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Canales said Brooks wouldn't be on a "pitch count" in the event of an injury to Chuba Hubbard, who is still viewed as "the starting point" of Carolina's backfield, per Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340. Whether Brooks will have a larger role than what's typically been handled by Miles Sanders -- who will be inactive for the first time this season due to an ankle injury -- is less certain. Hubbard's impressive season means the Panthers don't have any incentive to put Brooks in a large role…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Remains full practice participant
Brooks (knee) practiced fully Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Brooks was a full practice participant during the entirety of preparations prior to the Panthers' last game Nov. 10 against the Giants in Munich, but Carolina ultimately included him on its inactive list for Week 10. Following the team's Week 11 bye, Brooks remains without restrictions in practice, and head coach Dave Canales told Steve Reed of the Associated Press on Wednesday that he has "high hopes" for the running back making his NFL debut Sunday against the Chiefs. Brooks likely will take…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Tracking toward debut in Week 12
Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that he "fully expects" Brooks (knee) to play Sunday against the Chiefs, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Brooks has been out all season while recovering from the torn ACL that he suffered last November during his final collegiate campaign at Texas, but he was a full participant in practices in Weeks 9 and 10 before Carolina went on bye for Week 11. Assuming he experiences no setbacks with his surgically repaired right knee during Week 12 prep, Brooks should be ready to handle a complementary role behind starter Chuba Hubbard. With Hubbard still expected to see the lion's share of the snaps and…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Not debuting in Germany
Brooks (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants in Munich, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Panthers brought Brooks back from the reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday, but the decision to activate him may have had more to do with the running back's 21-day evaluation window coming to a close rather than him being deemed ready for game action. Brooks proceeded to turn in a trio of full practices for the second week in a row and had been listed as questionable heading into Sunday, but before turning him loose for his NFL debut, the Panthers will give the rookie running back…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 5:13am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Listed as questionable
Brooks (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, with head coach Dave Canales suggesting Friday that the running back's active status will be a difficult decision, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Canales said Brooks, linebacker D.J. Wonnum (quadricep) and safety Jordan Fuller (hamstring) are "making it hard on us" in reference to their Week 10 availability. The latter two players remain on reserve lists, whereas Brooks was activated from the reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday to avoid the end of his 21-day practice window, which would have resulted in him missing the rest of the season. The rookie was a full practice participant all of last week and this week, which at least…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 8:30am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Will be activated Wednesday
Head coach Dave Canales said Brooks (knee) will be activated from the reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday, but he isn't certain whether or not the running back will play Sunday against the Giants in Munich, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Dating back to last week, Brooks now has been listed as a full participant on four consecutive injury reports, but the Panthers continue to take a cautious approach with the rookie second-round pick as he gets back to full health from the torn ACL that he suffered in his right knee last Nov. 12 during his final collegiate season at Texas. If Brooks doesn't make his pro debut Sunday, Chuba Hubbard will continue to lead Carolina's backfield, while the team uses their Week 11 bye to get the former…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Logs another full practice
Brooks (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Brooks was a full practice participant throughout last week but wasn't activated from the reserve/non-football injury list ahead of the Panthers' 23-22 win over the Saints. Instead, head coach Dave Canales suggested after last Friday's practice that the rookie likely would make his NFL debut this coming Sunday against the Giants in Munich, per David Newton of ESPN.com. In order for that to come to fruition, the Panthers will need to move Brooks from the NFI list to the active roster this week.
Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Pro debut pushed back again
Brooks (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Carolina has been taking an extra cautious route with the later stages of Brooks' recovery from the ACL tear that he sustained in his right knee last Nov. 12. His practice regimen during Week 7 prep was LP-DNP-LP, followed by three consecutive capped sessions last week and a trio of full practices this week. Even so, Brooks' potential pro debut will be delayed to next Sunday, Nov. 10 against the Giants. In the meantime, the Panthers will continue to roll with Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders out…read more
Published: Sat, Nov 2 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Questionable, but unlikely for Week 9
The Panthers list Brooks (knee) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, but head coach Dave Canales said that the running back is unlikely to be activated from the reserve/non-football injury list prior to the Week 9 contest, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brooks concluded his third week of practice with the Panthers on Friday after he had his 21-day evaluation window opened back on Oct. 16. He turned in a trio of full practices from Wednesday through Friday and seemingly came out of those workouts without any setbacks to his surgically repaired right knee, but the Panthers are leaning toward giving the rookie running back more recovery time before clearing him for his NFL debut. Per Newton, Canales believes that Brooks will be ready to play Week…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Another full practice Thursday
Brooks (knee) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: Brooks has been slowly but surely increasing his practice reps the past few weeks, logging non-consecutive limited sessions two weeks ago, three straight capped sessions last week and now two straight full practices this week. The Panthers have until next Wednesday to activate him from the reserve/non-football injury list, but considering his activity level so far this week, he may be on the brink of his professional debut. For his part, Brooks told Steve Reed of the Associated Press that he's…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 31 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Turns in full practice
Brooks (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Brooks remains on the reserve/non-football injury list, but it's encouraging to see him practicing in full after having been listed as a limited participant in the majority of his sessions of the last two weeks. Head coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that he's still undecided about whether Brooks will play Sunday versus the Saints, according to Steve Reed of the Associated Press. Thus far, the Panthers have opted for extra caution with Brooks, who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered last…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Not activated for Week 8
Brooks (knee) was downgraded to out Saturday and will not be activated ahead of the Week 8 contest against the Broncos.
Analysis: Brooks has practiced in limited fashion over the majority of the past two weeks, but the Panthers are being ultra cautious with the rookie second-round pick. Chuba Hubbard will once again get the majority of the work out of the backfield again, but the offense may struggle with Bryce Young back under center due to the injury to Andy Dalton (thumb).
Published: Sat, Oct 26 at 11:01am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Listed as doubtful for Week 8
Brooks (knee) officially is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Brooks, who remains on the reserve/non-football injury list, has been limited in five of six sessions since having his 21-day practice window opened, with his lone absence having come last Thursday. Still, the rookie second-round pick likely will have to wait at least one more week to make his NFL debut, leaving Chuba Hubbard to handle backfield duties versus Denver, with Miles Sanders working in the No. 2 role. Brooks' next chance to mix in will come Week 9 versus the Saints, if he's indeed…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 25 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Remains limited in practice
Brooks (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Brooks sandwiched a pair of capped practices around a scheduled day off last Thursday, so his ability to put together back-to-back limited sessions to kick off this week is a good sign for the rookie second-round pick as he gets back into football shape. The Panthers may make a ruling on his status for a Week 8 matchup in Denver on Friday's injury report, but in order for him to be available for game action, the team will need to activate him from the reserve/non-football injury list.
Published: Thu, Oct 24 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Limited in practice Wednesday
Brooks (knee) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Brooks turned in two limited practices last week before sitting out this past Sunday's blowout loss to the Commanders. If the rookie second-round can upgrade to full participation in practice Thursday and/or Friday, he'll have a good chance to return from the non-football injury list to make his NFL debut Sunday versus the Broncos. The Panthers could, however, opt to continue taking a cautious approach with Brooks and hold him out for another game, as his 21-day window to be added to the 53-man…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 23 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Won't play this week
Brooks (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Washington, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brooks was never likely to play this week, having just returned to practice Wednesday after rehabbing from the ACL tear he suffered last November at Texas. He was a limited participant Wednesday and Friday, sandwiched around a rest day Thursday. The next chance to play will be Week 8 in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27.
Published: Fri, Oct 18 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Doesn't practice Thursday
Brooks (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Carolina opened Brooks' 21-day practice window Wednesday, and he eventually went down as a limited participant in his first official on-field work of the season. He's nearing the end of his recovery from the torn ACL that he suffered in his right knee last November, but it's perhaps not a surprise that the Panthers aren't pushing their luck with their second-round investment. The rookie running back thus doesn't seem to be a candidate for his NFL debut Sunday at Washington, something that may…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 17 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Listed as limited in first practice
Brooks (knee), who remains on the reserve/non-football injury list after having had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, was listed as a limited participant on Carolina's first Week 7 injury report.
Analysis: Brooks, who is working his way back from an ACL tear sustained during his final collegiate season at Texas, practiced in full pads without a brace on his right knee, per David Newton of ESPN.com. Head coach Dave Canales said the Panthers will take things a "week at a time" in terms of ramping up Brooks' activity, according to Steve Reed of the Associated Press. With that in mind, Brooks doesn't look as though he'll be rushed back into action for Sunday's game against Washington. Whenever the…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Practice window opens
The Panthers announced Wednesday that Brooks (knee) has had his 21-day window to return to practice opened. Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Head coach Dave Canales said Monday that Brooks was on track to return to practice, and Carolina made the move official two days later as the team kicked off Week 7 prep. The rookie second-round pick began the 2024 season on the reserve/non-football injury list while recovering from an ACL tear in his right knee, an injury he suffered during his final collegiate season at Texas. The Panthers will now have a three-week timeframe to evaluate Brooks in practice before he would need to be added to…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Return window set to open
Coach Dave Canales said Monday that the Panthers plan to open the 21-day window for Brooks (knee) to return to practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brooks has yet to make his NFL debut as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered during his final season at Texas, but that injury didn't preclude the Panthers from drafting him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Once the team officially designates Brooks to return from the reserve/non-football injury list, the Panthers will have three weeks from that point to put him on the active roster. Chuba Hubbard has thrived as the team's lead back early in the 2024 campaign, racking up 485 rushing…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
May practice next week
Brooks (knee) said Friday that he may return to practice next week, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brooks also acknowledged that there's not much reason to hurry him back even though he's eager to play, as the Carolina backfield has been in good hands with Chuba Hubbard, whose success perhaps limits some of the prior optimism about what Brooks might do once he plays. The rookie is talented enough to force a timeshare, or at least to push backup Miles Sanders out of the picture, and there's always some chance an injury to Hubbard creates a better opportunity. Brooks is 11 months removed from…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 11 at 9:20am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Practice window won't open yet
Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Monday that the team won't designate Brooks (knee) to return to practice this week, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Brooks started the regular season on the reserve/non-football injury list, which makes Week 5 his earliest possible return date, but Carolina hasn't cleared the rookie second-round pick to resume practicing. Per Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340, Canales said Brooks is in the "final stages" of his recovery from a right ACL tear sustained in his final collegiate season at Texas that prevented him from taking part in the Panthers' offseason program. Once he's designated to return, a 21-day…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 30 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Nearing return from ACL tear
Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Brooks (knee) is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL suffered last November and is approaching his NFL debut, Anthony Rizzuti of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Brooks is on the non-football injury list, so the earliest he could make his NFL debut is Week 5 against the Bears. A second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Brooks tore his ACL during his final collegiate season at Texas and didn't fully participate in the Panthers' offseason program, so he may need some additional practice time to get up to speed. Once healthy enough to play, the rookie will join a Panthers backfield led by Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders.
Published: Wed, Sep 25 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Out for at least four games
Brooks will start the regular season on the non-football injury list and miss at least the first four games, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Brooks tore his ACL while playing football but is eligible for the NFI list because the injury occurred during a college game last November before the start of his NFL career. The Panthers made him the first running back taken in the 2024 NFL Draft anyway, 46th overall, undeterred by a lack of athletic testing or the possibility he'd miss games at the start of his pro career. Brooks has been on the NFI list all summer, leaving Chuba Hubbard temporarily unchallenged as Carolina's No. 1 running…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 6:29am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
No decision on PUP yet
Coach Dave Canales suggested Monday morning that the Panthers haven't decided if Brooks (knee) will start the regular season on the reseve/PUP list, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The uncertainty suggests Brooks is unlikely to play Week 1 but could be ready before Week 5, as the reserve/PUP list would rule him out for the first four games. Canales said in early August that he expected the rookie to debut around Week 3 or 4, and it now sounds like the Panthers may take the decision down to the last day with the roster cutdown to 53 players looming Tuesday afternoon. Either way, Chuba Hubbard figures to be the starting RB for Week 1 at New Orleans.
Published: Mon, Aug 26 at 7:33am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Likely out until at least Week 3
Panthers coach Dave Canales said Saturday that Brooks (knee) won't play in the preseason and isn't expected to make his NFL debut until Week 3 or Week 4 of the regular season, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Brooks is still rehabbing the torn ACL he suffered last November, though the injury didn't stop the Panthers from picking him in the second round of April's NFL Draft. There was initially some optimism that the running back could be ready to practice at the start of training camp, but it's now apparent that he will be eased along cautiously and won't suit up for any preseason contests. It's possible that Brooks will begin the campaign on the PUP list, in which case he wouldn't be eligible to…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 3 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Not cleared for start of camp
The Panthers placed Brooks (knee) on the active/non-football injury list Friday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Carolina saw rookies report for the start of training camp Friday, and despite early offseason reports that Brooks would be cleared for the start of camp, he will begin on the NFI list while continuing to recover from a torn right ACL suffered last November. Of course, Brooks can be activated at any time this summer, so he could still gain clearance to practice in at least a limited capacity without missing much of camp. The rookie second-round pick has just under three weeks to prepare for the…read more
Published: Fri, Jul 19 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com