Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks out week-to-week with groin injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is sidelined week-to-week due to a groin injury sustained during the game against the Falcons. This injury recurs from a prior issue Brooks faced in training camp. The Panthers had previously indicated he would participate without restrictions as the new season began. Brooks has struggled with injuries throughout his career, leading to limited playing time since being drafted in the second round in 2024. He has yet to record a rushing first down in his first two NFL seasons.
- •Brooks is considered week-to-week as he seeks medical opinions.
- •He tweaked a groin injury during the game against the Falcons.
- •Brooks was previously limited in training camp due to the same injury.
- •He has not recorded a rushing first down in his NFL career.
- •The Panthers drafted him while he was recovering from a torn ACL.
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks is week-to-week with groin injury
"Often-injured Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is injured again.
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