Posted on Dec 08

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks suffers knee injury, ruled out for game

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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks suffers a knee injury, leaving the team without their top two runners.

Why it matters: The Panthers running game takes a major hit with the loss of both Brooks and Raheem Blackshear, impacting the team's offensive strategy and options.

Brooks suffered a noncontact knee injury during Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
This is the same knee that he rehabbed for 12 months before being activated from injured reserve last month.
The injury occurred in the first quarter, and Brooks was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

What to watch: With Brooks and Blackshear out, the Panthers will heavily rely on Chuba Hubbard as their primary running back for the rest of the game and potentially future games as well.

Yes, but: Brooks' injury history raises concerns about his long-term durability and ability to contribute consistently to the team.

He had already missed the team's first nine games while recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in college.
In his limited playing time this season, Brooks has struggled to make an impact, averaging only 3.1 yards per carry in his first two games.

What's next: The Panthers will need to assess the severity of Brooks' injury and determine the appropriate course of action, whether it involves further medical evaluation or potential roster adjustments.

The bottom line: The loss of Jonathon Brooks compounds the Panthers' existing challenges in the running game and puts additional pressure on Chuba Hubbard to step up and perform at a high level.

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Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks suffers knee injury, ruled out for game

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks suffers a knee injury, leaving the team without their top two runners.

Why it matters: The Panthers running game takes a major hit with the loss of both Brooks and Raheem Blackshear, impacting the team's offensive strategy and options.

Brooks suffered a noncontact knee injury during Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

This is the same knee that he rehabbed for 12 months before being activated from injured reserve last month.

The injury occurred in the first quarter, and Brooks was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

What to watch: With Brooks and Blackshear out, the Panthers will heavily rely on Chuba Hubbard as their primary running back for the rest of the game and potentially future games as well.

Yes, but: Brooks' injury history raises concerns about his long-term durability and ability to contribute consistently to the team.

He had already missed the team's first nine games while recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in college.

In his limited playing time this season, Brooks has struggled to make an impact, averaging only 3.1 yards per carry in his first two games.

The bottom line: The loss of Jonathon Brooks compounds the Panthers' existing challenges in the running game and puts additional pressure on Chuba Hubbard to step up and perform at a high level.