Panthers rookie Jonathon Brooks is out for 3 weeks with ACL injury after recovering from same injury
The Carolina Panthers’ fears about running back Jonathon Brooks were confirmed Monday, as the second-round pick re-torn his ACL, ruling him out for the rest of the season.
It’s a sad situation for Brooks, a second-round pick out of Texas, as he tore the same ACL he suffered from last year’s tear in his final season with the Longhorns, the team announced Monday.
Brooks just returned to the Panthers three weeks ago, but an extensive rehab will be the order again after the hamstring repair.
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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks during pregame warmups against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. (Photos by Jim Dedmon-Imagn)
The injury was a non-contact situation, as Brooks attempted a left cut, planting on his right foot, but quickly went down as he sensed something was wrong. It was only the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Brooks tried to walk to the sideline under his own strength, but fell to the ground and needed help to get off the field.
The running back tore his ACL in November 2023 during Texas’ run to the College Football Playoff, which was a blow to not only the Longhorns, but Brooks’ stock.
Brooks had 1,139 rushing yards and 286 receiving yards with 11 total touchdowns over 11 games for the Longhorns before his injury in 2023 – his first year as a running back in college football.
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks runs as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Zyon McCollum defends at Bank of America Stadium. (Photos by Bob Donnan-Imagn)
Many believed he would be a first-round pick because of his success in Austin last year, but he fell to the second round when the Panthers took him No. 46 after suffering an ACL injury. Teams knew he needed time to continue rehab, and the Panthers were willing to help him through that process.
There were those who questioned whether Brooks should see the field this season, as Carolina again struggled after finishing 2-15 last season.
But Brooks was on the field making his NFL debut in Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs, even though Chuba Hubbard remained the lead back for the offense.
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. (Photos by Jim Dedmon-Imagn)
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Brooks, who was used sparingly, rushed for 25 yards on eight carries before Sunday’s game against the Eagles.
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