Carolina Panthers Place Running Back Jonathon Brooks on Injured Reserve
The Carolina Panthers have placed backup running back Jonathon Brooks on injured reserve due to a core muscle injury. He is expected to undergo surgery and will miss at least six weeks of play.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, September 23, 2026 —
The Carolina Panthers have officially placed backup running back Jonathon Brooks on the injured reserve list. The move comes as a result of a core muscle injury sustained by the player.
Brooks is anticipated to undergo surgery to address the injury. The timeline for his recovery indicates he will be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks. This placement on injured reserve means Brooks will be unavailable for games during this period.
Further details regarding the exact nature of the core muscle injury and the specific date of the surgery were not immediately available. The duration of his absence will impact the team’s depth at the running back position.
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