Panthers Optimistic Jonathon Brooks Plays Against Bears Despite Practice Absence
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FOX Sports
Headline: Panthers Optimistic Jonathon Brooks Plays Against Bears Despite Practice Absence
Description: Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks missed his third straight practice with “general soreness," but coach Dave Canales remains hopeful he’ll be ready for Sunday’s season opener against the Chicago Bears
Published: September 7, 2026 at 5:05 PM EDT
Pro Football Talk
Headline: RB Jonathon Brooks limited in Wednesday's Panthers practice
Description: Running back Jonathon Brooks is on the Panthers' injury report for Week 1, but it sound like he's in good shape to make his first regular season appearance since Week 14 of the 2024 season.
Published: September 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM EDT
Pro Football Talk
Headline: RB Jonathon Brooks ready to go with "no limitations" for Panthers
Description: Running back Jonathon Brooks is set for his first regular season appearance in a long time.
Published: September 11, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT