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Panthers Draft Injured RB Brooks, Release Dowdle

3/31/2026

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  • The Carolina Panthers drafted running back Jonathon Brooks in 2024 despite knowing he would miss most of his rookie season due to a twice-repaired ACL injury.
  • Brooks missed the entire 2025 season.
  • He is set to participate in offseason workouts, according to head coach Dave Canales.
  • Brooks's return influenced the release of Rico Dowdle, leaving a running backs group with Chuba Hubbard, AJ Dillon, and Trevor Etienne.