Tag: Jonathon Brooks

Is Jonathon Brooks playing today? Injury updates for the Panthers RB in Week 8

We’re still waiting on the NFL debut of Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks.

The NFL debut of Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks will not go down this afternoon.

Brooks was officially ruled out of the team’s Week 8 matchup against Denver Broncos on Saturday afternoon. The rookie rusher, who is continuing his comeback from an ACL tear, was previously listed as questionable for the contest on Friday’s injury report.

Carolina selected University of Texas standout with the 46th overall pick of the 2024 draft. Despite the expectation that he would’ve been ready by training camp, Brooks remained sidelined throughout the summer and began the regular season on the physically unable to perform/non-football injury list.

The Panthers designated the 21-year-old to return to practice back on Oct. 16.

Head coach Dave Canales said the following of Brooks after Friday’s session:


As of this writing, the Panthers have 10 days to activate Brooks to the 53-man roster. If they do not, Brooks will not be permitted to play for the rest of the season.

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Panthers Week 8 injury report: Top 2 WRs ruled out vs. Broncos

The Panthers won’t have WRs Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen for Sunday’s matchup in Denver.

Bryce Young will have to make do without the Carolina Panthers’ top two pass catchers in his return under center.

The team has ruled out wide receivers Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen from Sunday’s matchup against the Denver Broncos. Johnson (ribs) leads the Panthers in targets (58), receptions (30), receiving yards (357) and receiving touchdowns (three) while Thielen—last year’s leading receiver—is still working his way back from a hamstring injury.

Carolina will also be without outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum (quad) and safeties Jordan Fuller (hamstring), Nick Scott (hamstring) and Jammie Robinson (knee).

Here’s the full injury report from Friday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
QB Andy Dalton Right thumb DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring DNP DNP Limited Doubtful
WR Diontae Johnson Rib/rest DNP DNP DNP Out
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee DNP Limited Limited Questionable
S Nick Scott Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Limited Limited Limited Doubtful
LB Claudin Cherelus Hamstring Limited Limited Limited Questionable
S Jordan Fuller  Hamstring Limited Limited Limited Out
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin Limited Limited Limited Questionable
OT Taylor Moton Elbow Limited Limited Limited Questionable
OT Yosh Nijman Knee Limited Limited Limited Questionable
LB Jon Rhattigan Knee Limited Full Full –
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Groin/wrist Limited Limited Full –
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited Limited DNP Out
TE Tommy Tremble Back Limited Limited Full Questionable
OLB D.J. Wonnum Quadriceps Limited DNP Limited Out
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Shoulder Limited Full Full Questionable
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full Full Full Questionable
S Sam Franklin Jr. Personal/foot DNP Full Full Questionable
S Jammie Robinson Knee Limited DNP DNP Out
RB Raheem Blackshear Shoulder Full Full Full –
K Eddy Piñeiro Personal DNP DNP –

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Panthers WR Diontae Johnson misses 2nd straight practice on Thursday

Panthers WR Diontae Johnson has now missed two practices in a row due to a rib injury.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young may not have his offense’s top target in his return under center on Sunday.

Wideout Diontae Johnson did not participate in Thursday’s practice due to a rib injury. The sixth-year receiver was also held out of Wednesday’s session.

Johnson currently leads the Panthers in targets (58), receptions (30), receiving yards (357) and receiving touchdowns (three).

Here’s the team’s full injury report for Thursday . . .

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
QB Andy Dalton Right thumb DNP DNP
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring DNP DNP
WR Diontae Johnson Rib/rest DNP DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee DNP Limited
S Nick Scott Hamstring DNP DNP
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Limited Limited
LB Claudin Cherelus Hamstring Limited Limited
S Jordan Fuller  Hamstring Limited Limited
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin Limited Limited
OT Taylor Moton Elbow Limited Limited
OT Yosh Nijman Knee Limited Limited
LB Jon Rhattigan Knee Limited Full
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Groin/wrist Limited Limited
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited Limited
TE Tommy Tremble Back Limited Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Quadriceps Limited DNP
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Shoulder Limited Full
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full Full
S Sam Franklin Jr. Personal/foot DNP Full
S Jammie Robinson Knee Limited DNP
RB Raheem Blackshear Shoulder Full Full
K Eddy Piñeiro Personal DNP

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Panthers QB Bryce Young named starter for Week 8 matchup vs. Broncos

With Andy Dalton dealing with a right thumb injury, the Panthers will hand the reins back over to Bryce Young in Week 8.

The Carolina Panthers will, once again, look a little different under center.

On Wednesday, head coach Dave Canales announced that second-year quarterback Bryce Young is set to start in the team’s Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The second shot for the 2023 No. 1 overall pick comes as a result of a right thumb injury to veteran Andy Dalton, who was involved in a minor car accident on Tuesday.

Young was benched following a disappointing start to his sophomore campaign. He passed for just 250 yards and three interceptions over a pair of losses.

Here, headlined by Dalton, is Wednesday’s full injury report:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
QB Andy Dalton Right thumb DNP
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring DNP
WR Diontae Johnson Rib/rest DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee DNP
S Nick Scott Hamstring DNP
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Limited
LB Claudin Cherelus Hamstring Limited
S Jordan Fuller  Hamstring Limited
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin Limited
OT Taylor Moton Elbow Limited
OT Yosh Nijman Knee Limited
LB Jon Rhattigan Knee Limited
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Groin/wrist Limited
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited
TE Tommy Tremble Back Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Quadriceps Limited
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Shoulder Limited
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full
S Sam Franklin Jr. Personal/foot DNP
S Jammie Robinson Knee Limited

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Panthers Week 7 injury report: 6 players ruled out vs. Commanders

The Panthers will be without a handful of starters in Week 7.

The Carolina Panthers defense will be without even more of their starters in Week 7.

Six players have been ruled out ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Commanders—including defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson (ankle) as well as inside linebackers Josey Jewell (hamstring/groin) and Claudin Cherelus (hamstring). Cherelus got the starting nod in place of Jewell in last week’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

On offense, the team will be without starting right tackle Taylor Moton (elbow) for the second straight outing and rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee). After being sidelined for the offseason and the first six weeks of the regular season, Brooks was officially designated to return to practice on Wednesday.

In addition, wide receiver Diontae Johnson (ankle)—who returned to the field on Friday after missing the two previous practices—has been listed as questionable.

Here’s Friday’s injury report in full:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
LB Claudin Cherelus Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin DNP DNP DNP Out
WR Diontae Johnson Ribs/hamstring/ankle DNP DNP Limited Questionable
OT Taylor Moton Elbow DNP DNP DNP Out
LB Jon Rhattigan Knee/illness DNP DNP DNP Out
DL A’Shawn Robinson Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Limited DNP Limited Out
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Shoulder DNP DNP Limited Doubtful
WR David Moore Knee Limited Limited Limited Questionable
DL LaBryan Ray Ankle/knee Limited Limited Limited Questionable
C Andrew Raym Concussion Limited Full Full –
S Nick Scott Hamstring Limited Full Limited –
TE Tommy Tremble Concussion Limited Full DNP Questionable
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring Full Full Full Questionable
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full Full Full Doubtful
S Sam Franklin Jr. Foot Full Full Full Doubtful
OT Ikem Ekwonu Elbow Limited Full –
OLB Marquis Haynes Sr. Back Limited Full –
TE Ian Thomas Hip Limited Full –
OT Yosh Nijman Knee Full Limited Questionable

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Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks explains why he did not participate in Thursday’s practice

After returning to the practice field on Wednesday, Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks was a DNP this afternoon. Here’s why:

One day after making his long-awaited and much-anticipated return to the practice field, Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks was listed as a non-participant for this afternoon’s outing. So, what gives?

Well, the rookie explained his “absence” after Thursday’s session. Here’s what he said, per Joe Person of The Athletic:

Brooks, instead, was seen taking it lightly for his second day back . . .

The Panthers, back in April, traded up to select the University of Texas standout with the 46th overall pick of the 2024 draft. Carolina pounced on Brooks even despite the ACL tear he sustained last November, and expected him to be ready by training camp.

Unfortunately, that would not be the case—as Brooks remained sidelined throughout the summer. He then began the regular season on the reserve/non-football injury list.

Brooks, who was officially designated to return to practice on Wednesday, now has 20 days to be moved to the active roster.

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Panthers WR Diontae Johnson misses 2nd straight practice on Thursday

Panthers WR Diontae Johnson was held out of practice once again on Thursday.

The Carolina Panthers were without their No. 1 receiver for the second straight day this week.

After being held out of Wednesday’s practice, wideout Diontae Johnson did not participate in Thursday’s session. Johnson—who leads the team in receptions (29), receiving yards (340) and receiving touchdowns (three)—has been dealing with an ankle injury.

Fellow starter and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney also remained sidelined. The three-time Pro Bowler injured his shoulder during the Week 5 loss to the Chicago Bears.

Joining them was right tackle Taylor Moton, who missed the very first game of his NFL career this past Sunday due to an elbow issue.

Here’s Thursday’s injury report in its entirety:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
LB Claudin Cherelus Hamstring DNP DNP
CB Troy Hill Rest DNP Full
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP Full
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin DNP DNP
WR Diontae Johnson Ankle DNP DNP
OT Taylor Moton Elbow DNP DNP
LB Jon Rhattigan Knee/illness DNP DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Ankle DNP DNP
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Limited DNP
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Shoulder DNP DNP
WR David Moore Knee Limited Limited
DL LaBryan Ray Ankle/knee Limited Limited
C Andrew Raym Concussion Limited Full
S Nick Scott Hamstring Limited Full
TE Tommy Tremble Concussion Limited Full
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring Full Full
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full Full
S Sam Franklin Jr. Foot Full Full
OT Ikem Ekwonu Elbow Limited
OLB Marquis Haynes Sr. Back Limited
TE Ian Thomas Hip Limited
OT Yosh Nijman Knee Full

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Panthers HC Dave Canales: Jonathon Brooks ‘looked great’ in 1st practice

Panthers HC Dave Canales on rookie RB Jonathon Brooks’ first practice: “He looked great.”

The first official NFL practice for Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks finally came on Wednesday. And according to head coach Dave Canales, it was a great start for the rookie.

Canales spoke with reporters following the session this afternoon. He was asked how Brooks, who was officially designated to return earlier in the morning, looked.

“He looked great,” Canales replied. “He took a couple of snaps, went through the individual period. So, it was good to have him out there, see him running around.

“Something that we’ve certainly been excited about. Just get him out there and make sure we do the right thing for Jonathon, first and foremost. And then from there, we’ll just kinda take it a week at a time and see where he’s able to help us.”

Brooks, the team’s second-round pick from this year’s draft, had remained sidelined since last November due to an ACL tear. He did not participate in offseason workouts and sat on the reserve/non-football injury list for the first six weeks of the regular season.

Now that he’s back at practice, Brooks will have 21 days to be moved to the active roster. But when will that day come?

“Just looking for the confidence, looking for him to just play normal football,” Canales said when asked how the team will be monitoring Brooks’ progress. “And when we can see that happen, and we see the comfortability and confidence to play fast, then we know he’s ready to go.”

Along with Brooks, the Panthers also got rookie defensive lineman Jaden Crumedy and safety Sam Franklin Jr. back on the practice field today.

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Panthers WR Diontae Johnson, 8 others held out from Wednesday’s practice

WR Diontae Johnson and OT Taylor Moton were among the 9 Panthers who did not participate in today’s practice.

(This story was updated to add new information.)

The Carolina Panthers are beginning Week 7 with one heck of an injury report.

Eight players, including wideout Diontae Johnson and right tackle Taylor Moton, were held out of this afternoon’s practice.

Johnson, per head coach Dave Canales, is expected to be back for Thursday’s session. The team’s leading receiver has been nursing ankle and groin injuries throughout the season.

Moton, meanwhile, remains “day-to-day.” The eighth-year hog molly missed the very first game of his NFL career this past Sunday due to a triceps injury.

Outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, who missed Week 6’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons, also did not participate. (Clowney’s initial listing as a “limited’ participant was officially changed by the team following the release of today’s injury report.)

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
LB Claudin Cherelus Hamstring DNP
CB Troy Hill Rest DNP
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin DNP
WR Diontae Johnson Ankle DNP
OT Taylor Moton Elbow DNP
LB Jon Rhattigan Knee/illness DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Ankle DNP
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Limited
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Shoulder DNP
WR David Moore Knee Limited
DL LaBryan Ray Ankle/knee Limited
C Andrew Raym Concussion Limited
S Nick Scott Hamstring Limited
TE Tommy Tremble Concussion Limited
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring Full
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full
S Sam Franklin Jr. Foot Full

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Here are the 1st looks of Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks at practice

Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks finally hit the practice field this afternoon. Take a look:

The Carolina Panthers finally got to roll out one of their shiny new toys.

After being sidelined for the entirety of the offseason and the first six weeks of the regular season, rookie running back Jonathon Brooks was officially designated to return to practice on Wednesday.

Here are the first few looks of the 2024 second-round pick hitting the field this afternoon:

Brooks is now seemingly at the very end of his road to recovery from an ACL tear, which he sustained while playing at the University of Texas last November.

The Panthers will have 21 days to move Brooks to their active roster.

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