Jonathon Brooks Latest news and fantasy analysis
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 216 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
- Drafted
- 2024 R2, #46
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 4.7
- Pos rank
- RB64
- Rostered
- 45%
Week 4 vs. Lions, Sun Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET 19th vs. RBs, neutral
Latest Jonathon Brooks News & Updates
Moved to IR (opens in new tab)
Placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for a chunk of the season.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 18–21 @ CLE
Fantasy impact: Negative. Requires surgery, out six weeks (opens in new tab)
Will miss roughly six weeks after requiring surgery.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Undergoing tests on groin injury (opens in new tab)
Groin injury is under evaluation; monitor test results before setting lineups.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20W 34–3 @ ATL
Fantasy impact: Negative. Brooks struggles at Atlanta
2.1 fantasy points · RB65 · 2.6 below his 4.7 average
Brooks ran 5 times for 16 yards, with 1 catches for -5 yards in the 34–3 win at Atlanta. He played 30% of the offensive snaps.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Heads to locker room with groin injury (opens in new tab)
Exits with a groin injury; return in question pending further evaluation.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 2.1 PPR points, an RB65 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 37–59 vs CHI
Fantasy impact: Positive. Brooks struggles vs. Chicago
7.2 fantasy points · RB38 · 2.5 above his 4.7 average
Brooks ran 4 times for 14 yards, with 1 catches for 48 yards in the 59–37 loss vs. Chicago. He played 19% of the offensive snaps.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practicing again Friday (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice Friday, trending toward availability.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Officially limited Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Limited at Wednesday's practice, indicating he may be dealing with a minor issue.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practicing in pads Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Returning to padded practice Wednesday, signaling progress toward game action.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Works off to side Monday (opens in new tab)
Continues rehab on the side Monday; remains sidelined for now.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Optimism for Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Expected to be ready for the season opener.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Working off to side Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Limited in practice Wednesday, working on the side; monitor status ahead of the weekend.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Dealing with soreness Tuesday (opens in new tab)
Soreness is limiting him Tuesday; monitor his status.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Possible committee with Hubbard's return (opens in new tab)
Could lose touches in a backfield committee once Hubbard returns.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Gets into end zone against Jags (opens in new tab)
Found paydirt versus the Jaguars.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Panthers Teammates News
Updates on Brooks's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Chuba Hubbard: Finds end zone twice in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)Chuba Hubbard, RB. 41 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bryce Young: Produces four TDs in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)Bryce Young, QB. 121 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chuba Hubbard: Not listed on injury report (opens in new tab)Chuba Hubbard, RB. 41 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Chuba Hubbard: Returns to practice Tuesday (opens in new tab)Chuba Hubbard, RB. 41 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chuba Hubbard: Practices in full Monday (opens in new tab)Chuba Hubbard, RB. 41 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bryce Young: Leads scoring drive in preseason win (opens in new tab)Bryce Young, QB. 121 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Jonathon Brooks News FAQ
What is the latest news on Jonathon Brooks?
The latest Brooks update, from September 23: Moved to IR. Placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for a chunk of the season.
How does the latest Jonathon Brooks news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: He did not play in Week 3. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Jonathon Brooks's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Brooks: Possible committee with Hubbard's return (August 24). Could lose touches in a backfield committee once Hubbard returns.
Did Jonathon Brooks sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Brooks: Practicing in pads Wednesday (September 9). Returning to padded practice Wednesday, signaling progress toward game action.