Jonathon Brooks Injury Update

Carolina held Jonathon Brooks out of practice on September 2nd with groin soreness. Dave Canales said he is very optimistic Brooks will be available for Week 1.

Last reviewed by PFM: September 2, 2026

Current Status

StatusMonitoring

InjuryGroin soreness

PracticeHeld out of Wednesday practice

Game status—

Expected returnCarolina is optimistic he will be available for Week 1

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Brooks' groin soreness keeps Carolina's running back depth from being fully settled on an offense PFM already grades as a major concern. The Week 1 optimism keeps this from becoming a ratings change today.

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