Carolina Panthers place RB Jonathon Brooks on IR ahead of core muscle surgery

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The Carolina Panthers have placed third-year running back Jonathon Brooks on injured reserve (IR) as he prepares to undergo core muscle surgery on Wednesday. According to league sources, Brooks is expected to miss at least six weeks, though Carolina’s Week 5 bye could limit his absence to five games in a best-case scenario.

Injury details and prior medical history

• Game Incident: Brooks sustained the injury—originally reported as a groin issue—during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s victory against the Atlanta Falcons. He left the field accompanied by staff and limped to the locker room after the game.
• College & NFL Injury History:
  • 2024: Drafted in the second round out of Texas while recovering from a right ACL tear suffered in college. He played in just three games as a rookie before re-tearing his right ACL in December 2024.
  • 2025: Underwent a second knee surgery that forced him to miss the entire 2025 season.
  • 2026: Completed his first NFL training camp and preseason this summer. Despite a pre-Week 1 groin injury, he suited up for the season opener against the Chicago Bears.
• 2026 Season Stats: Through two games, Brooks logged nine carries for 30 rushing yards along with two receptions for 43 yards.

Backfield adjustments and free agent workouts

• Free Agent Workout: With Brooks sidelined, Carolina is bringing in former Los Angeles Chargers and Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler for a workout.
• Active Roster Backfield:
  • Chuba Hubbard: Continues as the lead starting running back (102 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD; 5 receptions, 49 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs).
  • AJ Dillon: Serves as the primary change-of-pace option behind Hubbard.
• Practice Squad Depth: Includes Anthony Tyus III, who was heavily featured in the preseason, and second-year running back Ahmani Marshall.

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