Jonathon Brooks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Carolina Panthers News / EasySportz / September 23

Jonathon Brooks Suffers Another Injury Setback as Panthers Place RB on Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers have been hit with another tough injury blow, and unfortunately, it involves running back Jonathon Brooks once again. The Panthers announced that Brooks has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to undergo surgery to repair a core muscle injury.

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Injury-Riddled Panthers Bring in Former All-Pro Running Back for Workout

It has been an eventful start to the NFL season for the Carolina Panthers. After setting a new NFL record for most combined points scored in a Week 1 game, the Panthers marched into Atlanta and blew the Falcons out in Week 2.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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College Football News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Former Texas Longhorns Star Suffers Heartbreaking NFL Setback

For Texas fans who watched Jonathon Brooks take over the Longhorns backfield in 2023, the latest news out of Carolina lands with a familiar ache. The Panthers

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / September 23

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks to have surgery, put on IR

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks needs core-muscle surgery and was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Brooks left Sunday's win against Atlanta in the fourth quarter with what was described as a groin injury.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23

Panthers Officially Put Jonathon Brooks On IR, Made Two More Moves

The Carolina Panthers announced they have officially placed RB Jonathon Brooks on injured reserve. They filled his spot on the roster by promoting S Isaiah Simmons and replaced Simmons on the practice squad with LB Maema Njongmeta. Brooks, 23, was a one-year starter at Texas and was named second-team All-Big 12 in 2023.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 23

Panthers To Place RB Jonathon Brooks On IR, Work Out Austin Ekeler

The Panthers will go at least six weeks without running back Jonathon Brooks, who is expected to have surgery to repair a core-muscle injury on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks Going On IR After Core Muscle Surgery

According to Ian Rapoport, Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks is having core muscle surgery and will be placed on injured reserve. That will sideline him for

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Carolina Panthers News / TWSN / September 23

Austin Ekeler Is the Low-Risk Addition the Carolina Panthers’ Offense Needs

The Carolina Panthers are already in a spot where they must look to make an addition to their running back room. Ahead of Week 3, it was announced that Jonathon Brooks would need to undergo core muscle surgery, a move in which will hold him out for six weeks.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 23

Why Panthers aren't 'upset' amid latest Jonathon Brooks injury setback

Brooks is again dealing with an injury.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 22

Panthers Could Trade For Chargers RB as Jonathon Brooks Faces Another Absence

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks reaggravated his groin injury on Sunday. Near the end of the blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons, he went back to the locker room with the training staff.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Panthers' 3 Most Surprising Players Through the First Two Games

The Carolina Panthers have gotten through Week 1 and Week 2. The team’s two performances couldn’t possible have been more different, and the hope is that Week 2 is closer to the truth.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Panthers Urged to Trade for Chargers' Afterthought Following Jonathon Brooks' Setback

The Carolina Panthers entered the 2026 season feeling good about their running back position. Chuba Hubbard returned, and Jonathon Brooks was healthy for the first time.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Jonathon Brooks’ injury only adds to the Panthers’ concerns about their run game and finding a balanced offensive attack

The Carolina Panthers offense has found some success through two weeks in the passing game but the run game is still leaving meat on the bone, and Jonathon Brooks’ injury won’t help things.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

Panthers’ Jonathon Brooks injury the only buzzkill of destruction of Falcons

Coach Dave Canales’ Carolina Panthers made some changes leading into Week 2’s game against the Atlanta Falcons and the result was a huge 34-3 win. Running backs Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks combined for a workmanlike 17 carries and 69 yards as Canales watched a GOAT defensive performance unfold.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 20

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 2: Chuba Hubbard, Jalen Coker, Jonathon Brooks

When the Carolina Panthers take on their NFC South foes, the Atlanta Falcons, in Week 2, running backs Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks and wide receiver Jalen Coker will all be in Carolina's lineup.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 19

Week 2 Fantasy Projections for Panthers Stars Jalen Coker, Jonathon Brooks & More

Well, well, well. It is only one game, but it sure looks like the Carolina Panthers have a truly fantasy-relevant offense for the first time since maybe 2020.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Jonathon Brooks is the Panthers' Biggest X-Factor for Week 1

The Carolina Panthers are set to take on the Chicago Bears in Week 1. Both teams desperately want to open the 2026 season with a win, so this will be an exciting one.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Jonathon Brooks and More Panthers' Injury Updates Ahead of Week 1

The Carolina Panthers are just days away from kicking off their 2026 season against the Chicago Bears. This is a big matchup for the Panthers against a fellow 2025 playoff team.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / September 9

Jonathon Brooks’ status heading into Week 1 takes a promising turn but the same can’t be said for a potential starter on defense

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks was back at practice on Wednesday adding optimism that he could play on Sunday, but the same can’t be said for edge rusher Pat Jones II.

Carolina Panthers News / TWSN / September 7

Jonathon Brooks’ Latest Injury Update Raises Major Week 1 Concerns

While the Carolina Panthers would undoubtedly like to have Jonathon Brooks back on the field for their Week 1 matchup, they still need to be cautious with him.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 3

Jonathon Brooks Responds to Critic After Panthers Running Back Misses Practice

In the two practices since the Carolina Panthers cut their roster down to 53 players on Sunday, running back Jonathon Brooks hasn't taken part. That does,

Carolina Panthers News / EasySportz / September 2

Jonathon Brooks Sidelinded Ahead Of Panthers Season Opener

The Carolina Panthers are keeping a close eye on running back Jonathon Brooks as the regular season approaches. Brooks missed practice Tuesday and was again working off to the side with trainers Wednesday because of general soreness.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 22

Panthers’ Jonathon Brooks drops ‘pretty amazing’ reaction to 1st NFL touchdown

Jonathon Brooks finally found the end zone. The Carolina Panthers running back made sure the moment meant far more than a preseason statistic. Starting with the first-team offense during Friday’s 34-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Brooks capped a seven-play, 58-yard opening drive with a 1-yard touchdown run.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / August 13

Opportunity presenting itself for Panthers' Jonathon Brooks

Jonathon Brooks of the Carolina Panthers suffered season-ending injuries in both 2024 and 2025. Now, Brooks is healthy again and a massive opportunity is presenting itself.

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