Overview
- Jonathon Brooks re-aggravated a groin injury and left Carolina’s 34-3 Week 2 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 20, walking to the locker room with trainers before missing the rest of the game.
- Coach Dave Canales said Brooks is undergoing imaging and the team will provide a formal injury update on Wednesday as it gathers test results.
- Tom Pelissero reported that Brooks is considered week-to-week and that he is seeking a second medical opinion on the groin issue.
- The Panthers plan to lean on starter Chuba Hubbard with AJ Dillon and practice-squad backs available if Brooks misses time; running back Trevor Etienne remains on injured reserve and is not eligible to return until about Week 6.
- If the absence is prolonged, Carolina could pursue outside help via trade or waivers, with analysts naming Chargers back Kimani Vidal as one possible contingency target.