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Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks showcases speed at OTAs practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks showcases speed at OTAs practice

Summary

At organized team activities on June 1, 2026, Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks displayed significant speed and burst during practice footage released by the team. This marks an important milestone for Brooks, who has faced challenges after two ACL injuries, limiting him to just 23 NFL snaps since joining the team in 2024. Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik expressed optimism about Brooks’ progress and his potential role in the offense. The 22-year-old has been cleared for OTAs for the first time in his career, signaling a positive step in his recovery.

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Status Watch

•Jonathon Brooks showed impressive speed during OTAs practice.
•Brooks has missed extensive playing time due to two ACL injuries.
•He is fully cleared for OTAs for the first time in his career.
•Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik is optimistic about utilizing Brooks' skills.
•The Panthers are assessing how to feature Brooks in their offense.

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6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks displays eye-opening speed in OTA clip

What they're saying

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On Monday, the Panthers posted a very encouraging clip of RB Jonathon Brooks—who showed off his speed and burst during a rep at OTAs.
— Yahoo Sports

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