Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks has once again tore the ACL in his right knee.
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters this afternoon that Brooks will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining the setback during yesterday’s 22-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The rookie, who had to be carted off from the sideline, exited the game in the first quarter following his first and only carry.
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks went down on a non-contact play. pic.twitter.com/Z4EAebUshm
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 8, 2024
Brooks injured the same knee in late 2023, while still playing for the University of Texas. He tore his ACL in the Longhorns’ 29-26 victory over the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs on Nov. 11, sidelining him for over a year.
Even with the expectation that he wouldn’t be ready for spring workouts, the Panthers traded up to the 46th overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft to select Brooks. He did not, however, fully participate in practices throughout the entirety of the offseason while recovering from the injury.
The 21-year-old eventually made his pro debut in Week 12, against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Over his first three games, he rushed for 22 yards on nine carries and reeled in three catches for 23 yards.
Canales stated that Brooks will need to undergo surgery.
