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Panthers' Jonathon Brooks Ruled Out for 2025 Season Following Second ACL Injury

The second-year running back lands on the PUP list as Carolina solidifies Chuba Hubbard's role as the lead rusher after a standout 2024 campaign.

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 13: Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Joey Mbu #74, Brooks Reed #56, and Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons at Bank Of America Stadium on December 13, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dec 1, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (24) during pregame warmups against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Jonathon Brooks, a 2024 second-round draft pick, will miss the entire 2025 NFL season after being placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list due to an ACL tear sustained in December 2024.
  • Brooks initially tore his ACL in November 2023 during his final college season at Texas and suffered the same injury in Week 14 of his rookie NFL season against the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • The running back made his NFL debut late in the 2024 season, appearing in three games and recording nine carries for 22 yards before his injury.
  • Chuba Hubbard, who led the Panthers' rushing attack in 2024 with career-high stats, signed a four-year, $33.2 million contract extension and will remain the team's primary running back in 2025.
  • Carolina has bolstered its backfield depth this offseason with additions including free agent Rico Dowdle and rookie Trevor Etienne, aiming to support Hubbard in Brooks' absence.