Tag: Jonathon Brooks

Panthers HC Dave Canales has ‘high hopes’ for RB Jonathon Brooks in Week 12

Panthers HC Dave Canales has “really high hopes” for Jonathon Brooks’ availability this Sunday against the Chiefs.

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales seems to really like the odds of playing his second-round pick this Sunday.

Running back Jonathon Brooks, who has been sidelined for over a year due to a torn ACL, is expected to make his NFL debut in Week 12 against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Canales began his presser after Wednesday’s practice with an encouraging update on the 21-year-old rookie.

“Jonathon Brooks put together another great day,” he told reporters. “Really high hopes for him playing this Sunday.”

Canales was later asked about what he expects to see out of Brooks in his first piece of pro action.

“Yeah, I’m just hoping to see him play confident, play fast and be able to capture the style of football that he’s used to playing,” he replied. “I know that that’s gonna take time. But I believe that he’s physically ready to start that, go down that road and, particularly with Miles [Sanders] out, give us another running back in there with Chuba to be able to carry the load.”

Sanders was carted off from the Week 10 win over the New York Giants with an ankle injury. He did not participate in today’s session and is not expected to play this weekend.

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Panthers hold out 3 starters from practice on Wednesday

The Panthers were without a few key starters at practice on Wednesday.

The Carolina Panthers had a few key big men take a day off.

Wednesday’s practice, the team’s second ahead of their Week 12 matchup against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, did not feature left guard Damien Lewis (illness), defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson (rest) and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee). Head coach Dave Canales did, however, tell reporters that all three are expected to practice on Thursday.

Running back Miles Sanders was also a non-participant for this afternoon’s session. He exited the Week 10 win over the New York Giants with an ankle injury.

Here’s the full injury report on the day:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
RB Miles Sanders Ankle DNP
G Damien Lewis Illness DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Knee DNP
OLB Amaré Barno Knee Limited
LT Ikem Ekwonu Ankle Limited
CB Jaycee Horn Calf Limited
DL LaBryan Ray Hand Limited
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited
S Xavier Woods Shoulder Limited
OLB DJ Johnson Concussion Full
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Full

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Panthers WR Adam Thielen could return in Week 12 vs. Chiefs

The Panthers are hoping to get WR Adam Thielen back on the field this weekend.

The Carolina Panthers are going to need all the help they can get this Sunday. And luckily for them, they may be getting back their leading receiver from a year ago.

Wideout Adam Thielen could be in line to make his return in Week 12, when the Panthers host the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. That prospect was brought up this afternoon by head coach Dave Canales, who also said he expects rookie running back Jonathon Brooks to make his NFL debut this weekend.

“I fully expect JB to make his debut this week against the Chiefs,” Canales told reporters after Monday’s practice. “Again, we have some practices to go through to make sure that we’re ready to go there. Same thing with [Adam] Thielen. Just get ’em out there. They were running around today. We’ll have a couple of practices to make that decision. But my hope is to have both of those guys out there on Sunday.”

Thielen has missed the last seven games due to a hamstring injury, one he sustained while reeling in a 31-yard touchdown pass in the team’s Week 3 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Panthers ‘fully expect’ RB Jonathon Brooks to make NFL debut in Week 12

Panthers HC Dave Canales told reporters that he expects rookie RB Jonathon Brooks to make his NFL debut in Week 12 vs. the Chiefs.

Get ready for the NFL debut of Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks.

The team’s second-round pick has yet to hit the professional gridiron due to an ACL tear he sustained last November. But the wait, according to head coach Dave Canales, may finally be over for the 21-year-old rusher.

“I fully expect JB to make his debut this week against the Chiefs,” Canales told reporters after this morning’s practice. “Again, we have some practices to go through to make sure that we’re ready to go there. Same thing with [Adam] Thielen. Just get ’em out there. They were running around today. We’ll have a couple of practices to make that decision. But my hope is to have both of those guys out there on Sunday.”

Carolina traded up to grab Brooks with the 46th overall selection of the 2024 draft. But Brooks, who was initially expected to be ready for training camp, remained sidelined throughout the offseason and began the regular season on the physically unable to perform/non-football injury list.

The Panthers officially activated Brooks to the 53-man roster ahead of their Week 10 win over the New York Giants.

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Panthers HC Dave Canales explains why RB Jonathon Brooks did not play in Week 10

The Panthers didn’t unleash rookie RB Jonathon Brooks in Week 10. HC Dave Canales explained why on Monday.

Week 10 just wasn’t the week for the NFL debut of Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks.

Head coach Dave Canales spoke to reporters this afternoon, as the team returned home from Sunday’s 20-17 overtime win over the New York Giants. The victory did not include Brooks, who was officially activated to the 53-man roster this past Wednesday

Canales was asked why he kept the rookie on the sideline.

“Took in a lot of factors, watched him progress throughout the week and really just felt like it wasn’t time yet,” he replied. “And so, now we have two weeks before we play our next game, to be able to just get him in tip-top shape. And we gotta, again, see where Miles [Sanders] is at. But then we can make the decision going from there.”

Brooks tore the ACL in his right knee while still playing for the University of Texas Longhorns last November. He did not participate in practices throughout the offseason and began the campaign on the reserve/non-football injury list.

The 21-year-old could finally see the field on Nov. 24, when the Panthers return from their upcoming bye week to host the Kansas City Chiefs.

As stated by Canales, Brooks’ status may also hinge on the outlook for his fellow back in Sanders—who exited yesterday’s game with a foot/ankle injury.

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Panthers Week 10 inactives: 3 starters out vs. Giants

A few surprises were included on the Panthers’ list of Week 10 inactives.

The Carolina Panthers’ list of inactives for their Week 10 outing included a couple of surprises.

Tight end Tommy Tremble and outside linebacker Charles Harris are among the seven players who will not suit up for this morning’s matchup against the New York Giants. Tremble was listed as questionable for the contest after a full practice on Friday while Harris, the team leader in sacks (3.0), was not included on the injury report at all.

His absence will likely give way to fellow pass rusher D.J. Wonnum, who is set to make his Panthers debut out of Munich, Germany. Wonnum has been sidelined all season due to complications from a torn quad.

Here’s the full list of inactives for the Panthers:

  • CB Shemar Bartholomew
  • RB Jonathon Brooks
  • DL Jaden Crumedy
  • OT Ikem Ekwonu
  • OLB Charles Harris
  • S Jammie Robinson
  • TE Tommy Tremble

And for the Giants:

  • QB Tommy DeVito (Emergency QB)
  • WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton
  • G Jake Kubas
  • ILB Darius Muasau
  • S Jason Pinnock
  • DL Jordon Riley
  • WR Darius Slayton

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Is Jonathon Brooks playing today? Injury updates for the Panthers RB in Week 10

Will Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks finally make his NFL debut today?

Despite a bit of optimism, Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks will not make his NFL debut this morning.

According to Sara Walsh of the NFL Network, Brooks is not going to play in the team’s Week 10 matchup against the New York Giants. The rookie was officially activated to the 53-man roster on Wednesday.

Head coach Dave Canales provided a bit of hope for the debut following Friday’s practice.

“They’re a possibility,” Canales told reporters of Brooks and outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum. “They looked good all week. So they’re makin’ the decision pretty hard on us with their availability and knowing that those are two really good players that can help us. So, we’ll make that decision in the next couple days.”

Brooks tore the ACL in his right knee while still playing for the University of Texas Longhorns last November. Although he did expect to be healthy by training camp, the 46th overall selection remained sidelined throughout the offseason and began the regular season on the reserve/non-football injury list.

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Is Jonathon Brooks playing in Week 10? Injury updates for the Panthers RB

Will Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks finally make his NFL debut in Week 10?

Running back Jonathon Brooks is finally available for the Carolina Panthers. But don’t bank on seeing the 21-year-old rookie’s much-anticipated NFL debut this weekend.

Brooks, who was officially moved to the active roster this past Wednesday, seemingly has a chance to play in Carolina’s Week 10 matchup against the New York Giants.

Head coach Dave Canales provided the latest update on the team’s 2024 second-round pick following this morning’s practice from Munich, Germany.

“They’re a possibility,” Canales said of Brooks and outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum. “They looked good all week. So they’re makin’ the decision pretty hard on us with their availability and knowing that those are two really good players that can help us. So, we’ll make that decision in the next couple days.”

Brooks tore the ACL in his right knee while still playing for the University of Texas Longhorns last November. Although he did expect to be healthy by training camp, the 46th overall selection remained sidelined throughout the offseason and began the regular season on the reserve/non-football injury list.

He was listed as questionable for the contest on Friday after a full week of practice.

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Panthers Week 10 injury report: 2 key offensive starters out vs. Giants

The Panthers, as expected, will be without a few notable names on offense in Week 10.

As expected, the Carolina Panthers will be without a few key offensive pieces in Munich, Germany this weekend.

Left tackle Ikem Ekwonu and wide receiver Adam Thielen, both of whom were listed as non-participants in practice all week, have been ruled out of Sunday’s matchup against the New York Giants. Ekwonu (ankle) will miss his second straight contest while Thielen (hamstring) will miss his seventh.

Fourth-year offensive lineman Brady Christensen, as he did in the Week 9 win over the New Orleans Saints, will get the start on the blindside in place of Ekwonu.

Thielen, meanwhile, has until Wednesday to be activated to the main roster.

Here’s Friday’s injury report in full:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest/knee DNP Full Full Questionable
LT Ikem Ekwonu Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out
DL DeShawn Williams Illness DNP Full Full –
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP Full – –
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP Full – –
ILB Josey Jewell Rest DNP Limited Full –
S Xavier Woods Rest/shoulder DNP Limited Full –
CB Jaycee Horn Rest DNP Full – –
S Jammie Robinson Knee Limited Limited Limited Doubtful
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Full Full Full Questionable
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full Full Full –
S Jordan Fuller Hamstring Full Full Full Questionable
TE Feleipe Franks Concussion Full Full Full –
TE Tommy Tremble Back Full Limited Full Questionable
OLB D.J. Wonnum Quadriceps Full Full Full Questionable
CB Lonnie Johnson Quadriceps Full Limited Full Questionable
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP – –
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Wrist/ankle Limited Full –

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Panthers’ Adam Thielen, Ikem Ekwonu held out from practice again on Thursday

Both WR Adam Thielen and LT Ikem Ekwonu were held out for the second straight practice session.

The Carolina Panthers were still without two notable names on offense this afternoon.

Wide receiver Adam Thielen and left tackle Ikem Ekwonu were both held out of practice for the second straight outing. Thielen hasn’t played since injuring his hamstring in Week 3 while Ekwonu, who missed his first NFL game this past Sunday, is dealing with an ankle issue.

If Ekwonu cannot go, fourth-year offensive lineman Brady Christensen is expected to get the start on the blindside against the New York Giants this weekend.

Here’s the full injury report from Thursday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest/knee DNP Full
LT Ikem Ekwonu Ankle DNP DNP
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring DNP DNP
DL DeShawn Williams Illness DNP Full
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP Full
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP Full
ILB Josey Jewell Rest DNP Limited
S Xavier Woods Rest/shoulder DNP Limited
CB Jaycee Horn Rest DNP Full
S Jammie Robinson Knee Limited Limited
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Full Full
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full Full
S Jordan Fuller Hamstring Full Full
TE Feleipe Franks Concussion Full Full
TE Tommy Tremble Back Full Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Quadriceps Full Full
CB Lonnie Johnson Quadriceps Full Limited
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Wrist/ankle Limited

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