In a devastating turn of events, Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks suffers a second ACL tear, sidelining him once more after just three games back on the field
Charlotte: It’s a tough break for Jonathon Brooks. Just three weeks after returning from an ACL tear, he hurt his knee again. This time, it’s the same knee.
During the game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Brooks slipped and went down with a non-contact injury. He tried to get to the sideline but fell again. It was clear he was in pain.
The Panthers drafted him in the second round after he had a standout career at Texas. He was even seen as a potential first-round pick before his last injury.
Brooks missed the first ten games of the season while recovering. He finally made his debut in Week 12, but now he’s looking at another long recovery.
With Brooks out, Chuba Hubbard will step back into the starting role for the Panthers. It’s a tough situation for the team and for Brooks, who was just starting to find his footing.