Brooks Cleared for Offseason Workouts

0:00On March 30th, Panthers running back Jonathan Brooks has barely seen the field since they grabbed him in the second round back in 2024. Drafted 46 overall, he only played three gains before knee issues sideline him completely, including missing every snap of the 20. 25 season after two ACL repairs on his right knee. That first surgery hit in November 2023, while he was still at Texas, but Carolina took the chance anyway, knowing he'd sit out most of. His rookie year. He fought back for nine games in 2024, only to re-tarid in his third career outing. Coach Dave Canalis gave the good word at the NFL owner's meetings this week, saying Brooks is cleared for offseason workouts and ready to mix it up in. Football drills with the team, Canalis remembers the explosive player Brooks was pre-injury and wants him chasing that same fire. This clears up the backfield picture too. Panthers led Rico Dattle hit free agency, banking on Brooks, joining Chubah Hubbard, AJ Dillon and Trevor, Etienne in the mix for Carey's next fall, expectations are high

1:05as Brooks ramps up and will watch how he stacks up once pads crack and training camp. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.