Panthers Rookie Jonathon Brooks Suffers ACL Injury

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks has re-torn his ACL, ending his season after just three games. The injury occurred during a non-contact play in the first quarter of a recent game against the Philadelphia Eagles, where he attempted to make a cut. This marks Brooks' second ACL tear in 13 months, having previously suffered one while playing for Texas in November 2023. Panthers head coach Dave Canales expressed his heartbreak for Brooks, who had shown promise in his brief appearances, amassing 22 rushing yards and 23 receiving yards. With Brooks out, the Panthers are left with a thin running back depth chart, relying heavily on Chuba Hubbard, while they also consider options from the open market. The team's situation is compounded by the ongoing injuries to other players, including Miles Sanders and Raheem Blackshear.