Jonathon Brooks, the rookie running back for the Carolina Panthers, is making progress in his recovery from a torn ACL and is “trending positively” towards making his NFL debut ¹. Brooks was drafted by the Panthers with the 46th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, despite suffering the injury in his final collegiate season with the Texas Longhorns ² ¹ ³.
According to reports, Brooks has been running and cutting well behind the scenes, and he’s eligible to start practicing with the team in Week 5 ¹. This is a significant development, as Brooks was initially placed on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list, requiring him to miss the first four games of the season ² ⁴ ⁵.
The Panthers’ offense could get a big boost from Brooks’ return, especially considering his impressive college stats: 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns in 11 games ⁴. However, it’s unclear whether Brooks will start or receive the most carries immediately, as the team may ease him back into the lineup ⁵.
In Brooks’ absence, Chuba Hubbard has been leading the backfield, totaling 1,135 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns in 17 games last season ⁴. With Brooks nearing a return, fantasy owners and Panthers fans alike are eagerly awaiting his debut, which could potentially shake up the team’s dynamics ⁵.
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