Jonathan Brooks health update…

[WarPanthers89]

I know it was posted in another thread but it is buried at this point and figured it was good to see how he’s doing. Also, checkout these videos and tell me you are not excited to see this kid run behind our massive O line..

ARTICLE:

Panthers 2nd-round pick Jonathon Brooks expects to be healthy for training camp.

Even coming off an ACL tear, Jonathon Brooks was still the first running back taken in the 2024 NFL draft. And soon enough, that injury may not be a factor.
 

After a little movement in the second round, the Carolina Panthers settled in on the 46th overall slot used it to select Brooks. When speaking to reporters for the first time since the card was turned in, the 20-year-old rusher confirmed the belief that he should be ready to go by the start of training camp.

“Honestly, as far as rehab goes, it’s good,” Brooks said. “I’m out there, I’m running, I’m about to start cutting. So I’m progressing well. I’m right on track on where I need to be. For me to get back to camp, it’s also just a blessing. I feel like this injury’s a blessing from God just being that it gives me a chance to focus on a lot of other things.

As bad as it is, it’s the best-case scenario. I just only tore my ACL and it was a complete tear. It’s great, I can’t wait to get back out there and just can’t wait to keep playing football.”

Brooks played some spectacular football before the tear—having rushed for 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns over just 11 games. His efforts, while cut short, still earned him a second-team All-Big 12 selection for the 2023 season.

The Panthers, who are sticking around in Charlotte this summer, will begin training camp in late July.

-pantherswire.usatoday.com

 

Edited April 27 by WarPanthers89

[WarPanthers89]

I realize I misspelled his name….whoops

[Bear Hands]

Thanks for the info.  I like this kid, seems like a promising dude and he should be ready for the year.  

[WarPanthers89]

 

[Ricky Spanish]

I personally liked Benson more but wanted either one of them. Brooks may be a better scheme fit. Either way I'm excited to have him.

[CRA]

As he even says, right now everything is talked about as the best case scenario.  Running, cutting, trying to get back to where he was can always alter the timeline. 

I think you just wait and see. Be cautious.  No point going fast.  We are the worst team in the NFL.  A rookie RB isn’t going to alter things dramatically out the gate.  We don’t need him to be a starter week 1.  We will get him at some point this year.  

[chknwing]

we may double dip at RB late.  cmon Braelon Allen or Estime