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Jonathon Brooks cleared for Week 1 vs Bears

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC · How we work

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Brooks Cleared

Head coach Dave Canales confirmed Jonathon Brooks is cleared to play Week 1 against the Chicago Bears.
Brooks was removed from the final injury report on Friday with no designation.
Brooks tore his right ACL in December 2024, his second in two seasons.
Canales said Brooks will play with no limitations, ready for the run game.
In Week 1, Brooks will share backfield duties with veteran running back Chuba Hubbard.

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Bears Road Opener

Bears open 2026 season on the road at Bank of America Stadium, first road opener in five years.
Both teams are reigning division champions; Panthers won the NFC South with an 8-9 record.
The 2023 No. 1 overall pick trade sent Bryce Young to Carolina and gave Chicago Caleb Williams plus six players.
Chicago has a 9-3 all-time edge over Carolina, winning four of the last five matchups.

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Brooks Cleared

Head coach Dave Canales confirmed Jonathon Brooks is cleared to play Week 1 against the Chicago Bears.
Brooks was removed from the final injury report on Friday with no designation.
Brooks tore his right ACL in December 2024, his second in two seasons.
Canales said Brooks will play with no limitations, ready for the run game.
In Week 1, Brooks will share backfield duties with veteran running back Chuba Hubbard.

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