Carolina Panthers Running Back Jonathan Brooks to Undergo Surgery
The Panthers are working out Austin Ekeler as they seek backfield depth after Brooks was ruled out for at least 6 weeks, sources said.
- On Wednesday, Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury and will miss at least 6 weeks on Injured Reserve, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- The injury leaves the Panthers thin at running back, as Brooks joins Trevor Etienne on the sidelines; the team had hoped Brooks would serve as RB2 behind RB1 Chuba Hubbard.
- Seeking reinforcements, the Panthers are hosting veteran free agent Austin Ekeler for a workout on Wednesday. NFL insider Aaron Wilson confirmed Ekeler is fully medically cleared after recovering from a torn Achilles.
- Ekeler, 31, brings 4,765 career rushing yards and 4,288 receiving yards from his time with the Los Angeles Chargers and Washington Commanders. He spent seven seasons with the Chargers before two years in Washington.
- Despite missing 15 games in 2025, the Panthers appear willing to overlook Ekeler's health history given their injury-plagued situation at running back. The move addresses the team's critical depth needs at the position.
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Panthers Take Major Gamble After RB Jonathon Brooks Sidelined With Surgery
Jonathon Brooks has already been a revelation at running back for the Carolina Panthers, and not in a good way. When he left the Week 2 clash with the Atlanta Falcons with an aggravated groin injury – later diagnosed as a core muscle injury – they needed an answer fast. And it looks like that […]
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks to have surgery, put on IR
By Field Level Media Sep 23 (Field Level Media) - Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks needs core-muscle surgery and was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Brooks left Sunday's win against Atlanta in the fourth quarter with what was descr...
Panthers turn to Veteran Austin Ekeler after Jonathan Brooks lands on injured reserve
The Carolina Panthers are searching for additional running back depth after Jonathan Brooks suffered an injury expected to sideline him for an extended period. Brooks is set to undergo surgery for a core muscle injury and is expected to miss at least six weeks, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Carolina worked out veteran running back Austin Ekeler on Wednesday, with NFL insider Aaron Wilson reporting that Ekeler had received medical clea…
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks Will Placed On Injured Reserve, Will Undergo Core Muscle Surgery
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is set to undergo core muscle surgery Wednesday and will place on injured reserve, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. He will be sidelined for at least six weeks, Rapoport said. With Brooks out, the Panthers are bringing in former Los Angeles Chargers and Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler for a workout. Brooks left […]
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