Panthers likely rookie Jonathan Brooks has an ACL tear 3 weeks after recovering from the original injury.

Carolina’s Fear The Panthers regarding their rookie running back Jonathon Brooks were confirmed on Monday. Meanwhile, the second-round pick tore his ACL, sidelining him for the rest of the season.

It’s a sad situation for Brooks. Second round player from Texas Meanwhile, he tore the same right ACL he had while recovering from a tear last year during his final season with the Longhorns. The team announced on Monday.

Brooks only returned to the Panthers three weeks ago. But a major rehabilitation will once again be the plan following his ligament repair.

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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks during warmups before their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn photo)

An injury is a situation that cannot be experienced. As Brooks tries to cut to the left with his right foot planted. But he fell quickly as he felt something was wrong. It was only the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Brooks tried to walk to the sideline under his own power. But he fell on the grass and needed help to get off the field.

The running back tore his ACL in November during the Texans’ run to the College Football Playoff, which was a tough blow not only for the Longhorns but also for Brooks’ draft stock.

Brooks had 1,139 total rushing yards and 286 receiving yards with a total of 11 touchdowns in 11 games for the Longhorns before his injury in 2023, his first year. He is the leading running back in college football.

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Brooks runs behind Tampa Bay Buccaneers defender Zion McCallum at Bank of America Stadium. America (Bob Donnan-Imagn photo)

Many believed he would be a first-round pick due to his success in Austin last year. But he was eliminated in the second round with the Panthers taking him No. 1 overall, 46th overall, following an ACL injury. The team knew he needed time to continue his rehab, and the Panthers were willing to help him through that process.

Some have questioned whether Brooks should see the field this season. Because Carolina has serious problems. again after finishing 2-15 last season.

But Brooks was on the field, making his NFL debut in Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Shuba Hubbard continues to lead the offense, though.