Carolina Panthers status for Jonathon Brooks remains uncertain for season opener
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks continues to manage general soreness ahead of the team's regular-season opener against the Chicago Bears. Brooks participated in practice on Monday but worked off to the side, maintaining the same status he held during previous training sessions last week. Head coach Dave Canales characterized the team's approach to the situation as a day-to-day evaluation while noting he remains optimistic about the player's potential to suit up at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. Drafted by the Panthers in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the running back has appeared in only three regular-season games due to previous ACL injuries. Canales stated the team aims to utilize Brooks' versatility in the pass and screen game if he is available for the Sunday matchup.
- •Jonathon Brooks worked on the side during Monday's practice session.
- •Dave Canales remains optimistic about Brooks playing against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
- •The team is managing Brooks due to ongoing general soreness.
- •Brooks recorded 23 rushing yards and a 9-yard reception across two preseason games this summer.
- 6:25 PMESPN NFL — Panthers RB Brooks has no limitations against Bears
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers Week 1 injury report: HC Dave Canales gives exciting update on RB Jonathon Brooks
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers HC Dave Canales opens up about RB Jonathon Brooks' latest injury
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Limited practice for Jonathon Brooks
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks remains out of practice, but team hopeful he'll play vs. Bears
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Here's the latest update on Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks' Week 1 status
"Carolina's Jonathon Brooks missed his third straight practice with “general soreness,” but Panthers coach Dave Canales remains hopeful the team's young running back will be ready for Sunday’s season opener against the Chicago Bears. Brooks spent time working on the side with trainers Monday while his teammates went through a short, non-padded practice. “We have to just keep taking it one day at a time,” Canales said.
"Panthers HC Dave Canales was asked for the latest on the Week 1 outlook for RB Jonathon Brooks, who worked off to the side during Monday's practice.
"Per HC Dave Canales, the Panthers will have "no limitations" on RB Jonathon Brooks for Sunday's season opener against the Bears.
Sources
External links- ESPN NFLSep 11, 2026, 6:25 PMPanthers RB Brooks has no limitations against Bears
Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks will play against the Bears as he comes back from multiple knee injuries.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 4:48 PMPanthers Week 1 injury report: HC Dave Canales gives exciting update on RB Jonathon Brooks
Per HC Dave Canales, the Panthers will have "no limitations" on RB Jonathon Brooks for Sunday's season opener against the Bears.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:00 PMPanthers HC Dave Canales opens up about RB Jonathon Brooks' latest injury
As promised, Panthers HC Dave Canales provided some details about the latest injury to RB Jonathon Brooks.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 7:42 PMLimited practice for Jonathon Brooks
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks a limited participant at practice
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 8:22 PMPanthers RB Jonathon Brooks remains out of practice, but team hopeful he'll play vs. Bears
Carolina's Jonathon Brooks missed his third straight practice with “general soreness,” but Panthers coach Dave Canales remains hopeful the team's young running back will be ready for Sunday’s season opener against the Chicago Bears. Brooks spent time working on the side with trainers Monday while his teammates went through a short, non-padded practice. “We have to just keep taking it one day at a time,” Canales said.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 4:20 PMHere's the latest update on Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks' Week 1 status
Panthers HC Dave Canales was asked for the latest on the Week 1 outlook for RB Jonathon Brooks, who worked off to the side during Monday's practice.
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