Jonathon Brooks Placed on IR and Set for Groin Surgery

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks has been placed on injured reserve and will undergo core muscle surgery for a groin injury suffered against Atlanta. Brooks is expected to miss at least six weeks, marking another frustrating setback in a career heavily impacted by injuries. The Panthers promoted linebacker Isaiah Simmons and are working out veteran running backs like Austin Ekeler to bolster backfield depth behind Chuba Hubbard and AJ Dillon during his absence.