Overview
- Brooks, speaking to reporters Tuesday, said his surgeon cleared him to participate in the Panthers’ offseason work and that he feels close to 100 percent.
- He said he will follow a step-by-step plan from vice president of health and performance Denny Kellington and the training staff.
- The third-year running back twice tore the ACL in his right knee, first at Texas in 2023 and again in his third NFL game, which led to him missing all of 2025.
- His NFL sample is small with three games and nine carries for 22 yards, a reminder that his role will hinge on staying healthy and showing progress.
- Carolina’s depth chart features Chuba Hubbard, Trevor Etienne, AJ Dillon, Montrell Johnson Jr. and Anthony Tyus III, and Rico Dowdle’s exit to Pittsburgh could open snaps if Brooks holds up.