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15-05-2025
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Jonathon Brooks to miss 2025 NFL season: Panthers prioritize rookie's recovery
The Carolina Panthers have placed running back Jonathon Brooks on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, ruling him out for the entire 2025 season, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The decision follows Brooks' second ACL tear in his right knee, suffered during a Week 14 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. The rookie, selected 46th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, underwent surgery in January and faces a lengthy recovery. Brooks, a former Texas Longhorn, showed promise in limited action, carrying the ball nine times before the injury. His absence is a blow to Carolina's backfield, but the Panthers are prioritizing his long-term health. Chuba Hubbard, fresh off a contract extension, will lead the running game, being backed up by the signing of Rico Dowdle to a one-year deal. Trevor Etienne and Raheem Blackshear provide additional depth. Advertisement The Panthers' conservative approach appears to be what is best for Brooks' knee durability, with a potential return targeted for 2026 training camp. Fans remain hopeful that the 21-year-old can reclaim his place in Carolina's backfield in the future. This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Panthers' Jonathon Brooks out for 2025 recovering from ACL tear
NBC Sports
12-05-2025
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Dave Canales: Putting Jonathon Brooks on PUP gives him best chance of complete return
Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks saw his chances of playing in 2025 come to an end last week when the team placed him on the physically unable to perform list. Making the move now means Brooks won't be eligible to return to action until the 2026 season and head coach Dave Canales explained the timing during the team's rookie minicamp. Brooks tore his ACL while at Texas in 2023 and then tore the same ligament again in Week 14 last season, which led the Panthers to choose an approach that allows Brooks to focus only on rehab without thinking about when he will play again. 'It really just allows him to focus on what he's working on, which is full health, strength, best shape of his life to give him the best chance so when he comes back to us that he's running on all cylinders, that he doesn't have to think about it and think he could just play football and enjoy it again,' Canales said, via the team's website. 'And that's really what this is about. It's about him just being able to have a clear focus on what the goal is.' Brooks had nine carries for 22 yards and three catches for 23 yards in three appearances as a rookie. Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle, Raheem Blackshear, and fourth-round pick Trevor Etienne will handle the backfield work in Carolina.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Carolina Panthers make unexpected choice following NFL rule change
The NFL gave the Carolina Panthers a green light. Then, just as quickly, it turned red. On what was supposed to be a routine day of roster management, the Panthers made a surprising and painful move—waiving outside linebacker Kenny Dyson Jr., a player who'd impressed throughout OTAs and was firmly in the team's development plans. But this wasn't a typical cut. It was the result of a late, league-driven reversal that left Carolina with no alternative. Advertisement According to The Athletic's Joe Person, the league initially informed the Panthers that placing running back Jonathon Brooks on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list would open up a roster spot—dropping the team from 90 to 89 active players. Acting on that information, Carolina moved quickly, waiving eight players on Thursday and positioning themselves for camp. Then the NFL changed its stance. '[The NFL] reversed course and said Brooks still counts against the 90-man,' a team source told Person. Suddenly at 91 players, the Panthers had to make another cut to comply. Dyson was the odd man out. It's a tough break for the 24-year-old linebacker, who joined the team last season as an undrafted free agent and had shown promise during offseason workouts. Dyson had been lauded by coaches for his speed and special teams potential, and some insiders believed he could carve out a depth role in defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero's scheme. Advertisement Dyson's release underscores the tightrope NFL teams walk during the offseason. One procedural misunderstanding—especially one involving a recovering player like Brooks, who is expected to miss the entire 2025 season after re-tearing his ACL in December—can shift plans overnight. Unless granted an exemption, the Panthers will now operate with just 89 players through the preseason. Dyson's departure is a reminder of the unforgiving nature of roster math in the NFL—and how even the most minor miscommunication can have major consequences. Related: Panthers' rookie unexpectedly announces he 'manifested' Carolina move Related: Jimmy Horn Jr. sends strong message to Carolina
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks to miss entirety of 2025 season
The second NFL season for Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is over before it even got started. As announced as part of a slew of roster moves on Thursday afternoon, the Panthers have placed Brooks on the physically unable to perform list. The placement officially sidelines the 21-year-old rusher for the entirety of the 2025 campaign. Advertisement Despite sustaining an ACL tear in November of 2023, Brooks was taken by Carolina in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. He'd go on to miss the first 10 games of his rookie year while recovering from the injury. Brooks debuted in the team's Week 12 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, where he totaled seven yards on two rushing attempts. Two weeks later, Brooks re-tore the same ACL in Philadelphia—cutting off his comeback at just three games. Carolina has since signed veteran Rico Dowdle to provide depth at the running back position behind starter Chuba Hubbard. They also selected University of Georgia's Trevor Etienne in the fourth round of the 2025 draft. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content. This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks to miss entirety of 2025 season
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11-05-2025
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Panthers HC Dave Canales explains decision to sideline RB Jonathon Brooks for 2025 season
The Carolina Panthers are hoping that a lost season will help kickstart a promising future for running back Jonathon Brooks. On Thursday, the team placed the 21-year-old Brooks on the physically unable to perform list—a move that has effectively ended his entire 2025 campaign. The decision comes in the middle of his recovery from an ACL tear he sustained back in December. Advertisement Head coach Dave Canales, after wrapping up the final practice of rookie minicamp on Saturday, explained why the Panthers went down this route so early. "It really just allows him to focus on what he's working on—which is full health, strength, best shape of his life to give him the best chance for when he comes back to us, he's running on all cylinders, that he doesn't have to think about anything. He can just play football and enjoy the game," Canales stated. "And that's really what this is about. It's about him just being able to have a clear focus on what the goal is." Brooks is now on the comeback trail from his second torn ACL in as many years. He already missed the first 10 games of the 2024 season in healing up from his first tear, which occurred while playing for the University of Texas Longhorns in November of 2023. The Panthers, despite the injury, still traded up to select Brooks in the second round of the 2024 draft. Advertisement He went on to appear in just three games, totaling 22 rushing yards on nine carries and 23 receiving yards on three catches. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content. This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: Panthers HC Dave Canales explains sidelining Jonathon Brooks for 2025
