Panthers Rookie Jonathon Brooks Suffers Season-Ending ACL Tear

The running back re-injured his right knee during a non-contact play, marking his second ACL tear in 13 months.

Jonathon Brooks, a rookie running back for the Carolina Panthers, tore the ACL in his right knee during Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, ending his season after just three appearances.
The injury occurred on a non-contact play during Brooks' first carry of the game, a setback that follows an ACL tear to the same knee in November 2023 while playing college football at Texas.
Brooks, a second-round draft pick, had recently returned to action after missing the first nine games of the season due to recovery from his prior injury.
The Panthers are now left with limited options at running back, with Chuba Hubbard as the only healthy player in the position; the team is expected to elevate Mike Boone from the practice squad and consider free agents.
Head coach Dave Canales expressed heartbreak over the injury, praising Brooks' resilience and hard work while emphasizing the team's support during his recovery process.