Promising Panthers rookie Jonathon Brooks tears ACL 3 weeks after recovering from identical damage

THE Carolina PanthersFears surrounding rookie Jonathon Brooks had been confirmed Monday, because the second-round decide tore his ACL, placing him out for the rest of the season.

It's a tragic state of affairs for Brooks, Texas' second-round decide, as he tore the identical proper ACL he recovered from final 12 months's tear throughout his last season with the Longhornsthe staff introduced Monday.

Brooks solely returned to the Panthers three weeks in the past, however in depth rehabilitation will as soon as once more be anticipated after repairing his ligament.

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Carolina Panthers working again Jonathon Brooks throughout pregame warmups towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Financial institution of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Pictures)

The damage was a non-contact state of affairs, as Brooks tried to chop to his left, planting on his proper foot, however he rapidly fell as he felt one thing was incorrect. It was solely the primary quarter towards the Philadelphia Eagles.

Brooks tried to stroll to the sideline below his personal energy, however fell to the turf and wanted assist to get off the sector.

The working again tore his ACL in November throughout Texas' run to the School Soccer Playoff, which was a blow not solely to the Longhorns, but additionally to Brooks' draft decide.

Brooks had 1,139 speeding yards and 286 receiving yards with 11 whole touchdowns in 11 video games for the Longhorns earlier than his damage in 2023 – his first 12 months as a university soccer chief.

Carolina Panthers working again Jonathon Brooks runs as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum defends at Financial institution of America Stadium. (Bob Donnan-Imagn Pictures)

Many thought he could be a first-round decide because of his success in Austin final 12 months, however he fell to the second spherical the place the Panthers landed him forty sixth general following an ACL damage. Groups knew he wanted time to proceed his rehabilitation, and the Panthers had been prepared to assist him via that course of.

Some puzzled if Brooks ought to even see the sector this season, as Carolina struggled as soon as once more after ending 2-15 final season.

However Brooks was on the sector to make his NFL debut in Week 12 towards the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, though Chuba Hubbard remained main the offense.

The Carolina Panthers run again Jonathon Brooks in the course of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recreation at Financial institution of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Pictures)

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Brooks, used sparingly, rushed for 25 yards on eight carries earlier than Sunday's recreation towards the Eagles.

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