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Brooks Out 6 Weeks After Groin Surgery
23 Sep
Summary
- Brooks' groin injury is more severe than initially thought.
- He will undergo core muscle surgery and miss at least six weeks.
- This adds to a history of significant injuries since his rookie year.
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks' injury woes have continued with a more serious groin injury than initially reported. The team confirmed on Sunday that Brooks would be sidelined for at least six weeks after undergoing core muscle surgery on Monday, September 24, 2026. This places him on injured reserve, adding to a list of significant health concerns since his collegiate career.
Brooks was the first running back selected in the 2024 NFL draft, but his career has been plagued by injuries. He was still recovering from a torn ACL in college when drafted, then tore the same ACL during his rookie season. He did not play at all in the 2025 season due to these issues. To date, Brooks has accumulated only 52 rushing yards on 18 carries, failing to achieve a single rushing first down in his NFL career.
