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Panthers Officially Put Jonathon Brooks On IR, Made Two More Moves

The Carolina Panthers announced they have officially placed RB Jonathon Brooks on injured reserve.  Jonathon Brooks placed on injured reservehttps://t.co/bCfuh8q3sq — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 23, 2026 They filled his spot on the roster by promoting S Isaiah Simmons and replaced Simmons on the practice squad with LB Maema Njongmeta.  Brooks, 23, was a one-year […] The post Panthers Officially Put Jonathon Brooks On IR, Made Two More Moves appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Panthers Working Out Veteran RB Austin Ekeler

Panthers Aaron Wilson reports that the Panthers are working out veteran RB Austin Ekeler on Wednesday. Ekeler, 30, went undrafted out of Western State in 2017. He played out the final year of his three-year contract and was in line to be a restricted free agent when he agreed to a four-year, $24.5 million deal that included $15 million guaranteed. Ekeler made a base salary of $6,250,000 for the 2023 season and became an unrestricted free agent in 2024. He signed a two-year deal with the Comman...

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks Going On IR After Core Muscle Surgery

According to Ian Rapoport, Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks is having core muscle surgery and will be placed on injured reserve. That will sideline him for at least four games but Rapoport says Brooks is looking at a six-week timeline at least before returning to the field. It’s another unfortunate injury setback for Brooks and the Panthers, although not as serious as a torn ACL this time at least. Brooks, 23, was a one-year starter at Texas and was named second-team All-Big 12 in 2023. He was sele...

Panthers Working Out Veteran RB Austin Ekeler

Aaron Wilson reports that the Panthers are working out veteran RB Austin Ekeler on Wednesday. Ekeler, 30, went undrafted out of Western State in 2017. He played out the final year of his three-year contract and was in line to be a restricted free agent when he agreed to a four-year, $24.5 million deal that […] The post Panthers Working Out Veteran RB Austin Ekeler appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks Going On IR After Core Muscle Surgery

According to Ian Rapoport, Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks is having core muscle surgery and will be placed on injured reserve.  That will sideline him for at least four games but Rapoport says Brooks is looking at a six-week timeline at least before returning to the field.  It’s another unfortunate injury setback for Brooks and the […] The post Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks Going On IR After Core Muscle Surgery appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Browns Week 3: Panthers lose RB, plan to work out veteran on Wednesday

The Cleveland Browns begin their practice week for the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday. GM Andrew Berry has already made two additions to the roster who were recently with the team’s Week 3 opponent: WR Jimmy Horn Jr. and LB Krys Barnes. As Browns fans begin to believe, at least a little bit, that their team […]

Jonathon Brooks surgery has Panthers considering ex-Chargers star

The Carolina Panthers’ strong start to the season has been fun to watch. While they’ve gone 1-1 to start the year, their performances have been quite impressive to watch. Unfortunately, an injury to one of their key players puts a damper on their campaign. Backup running back Jonathon Brooks has done a solid job behind […] The post Jonathon Brooks surgery has Panthers considering ex-Chargers star appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Browns’ Shedeur Sanders Takes Special Trip Before Week 3 Game Against The Panthers

The Cleveland Browns have yet to play Shedeur Sanders in the 2026 NFL season, but he’s turned heads of late — off the field. Ahead of the Browns’ Week 3 showdown against the Carolina Panthers in their home season debut at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, the former Colorado Buffaloes starter Sanders made a trip […] The post Browns’ Shedeur Sanders Takes Special Trip Before Week 3 Game Against The Panthers appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Can the Browns continue their momentum + breaking down the Buccaneers film

The ⁠Browns⁠ return home this week to host the Carolina Panthers with a chance to get off to a 2-1 start to the season after their win over the Buccaneers in Week 2. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe kick off the Wednesday edition of the ⁠Orange and Brown Talk podcast⁠ by digging into the things they’re watching this week as the Browns prepare for the Panthers. They discuss whether the Browns can get the run game going this week, what to expect from Deshaun Watson and a big four day...

Panthers Mailbag: Ihmir Smith-Marsette Returns for Week 3, Brooks Injury Insights

The Panthers just hung 34–3 on Atlanta, and the inbox is full. On this Two Growls One Roar mailbag, we mix the latest Carolina news with your questions heading into Week 3 against the Cleveland Browns. First up is the news desk. Ihmir Smith-Marsette is back in Carolina on the practice squad, and EJ Williams is out after less than a week. With Trevor Etienne on injured reserve and Jalen Coker nursing an ankle, the return game suddenly matters a lot. Is Smith-Marsette a Week 3 elevation? Should ...

What Panthers’ Tetairoa McMillan notices differently about Bryce Young amid hot start to season

Bryce Young has opened the 2026 NFL season playing some of the best football of his career. Teammate Tetairoa McMillan has noticed a major difference under center. Young has thrown three touchdown passes in each of Carolina’s first two games. That matches Jake Delhomme’s franchise record for consecutive three-touchdown performances while leading the Panthers to […] The post What Panthers’ Tetairoa McMillan notices differently about Bryce Young amid hot start to season appeared first on Clutc...

Chicago Bears hit bottom 5 low in NFL history with Vikings dud

The Chicago Bears exited Week 1 flying high after scoring 59 points against the Carolina Panthers, the offensive kings of the NFL. But their Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings told an entirely different story, putting that title to the test. The Bears felt 9-3, failing to find the endzone. Chicago did outgain Minnesota [...] The post Chicago Bears hit bottom 5 low in NFL history with Vikings dud appeared first on ChiCitySports .

Michael Penix returns, A.J. Terrell to IR: Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon

The Falcons struggled through a lifeless Week 2 loss to the Panthers, but hope is on the horizon with Michael Penix Jr. set to return in Week 3. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down the important film notes from the Carolina game before discussing Penix’s return, the loss of A.J. Terrell, and how Atlanta can still bounce back after an 0-2 start. #falcons #nfl #nflnews #podcast Check out Quo here: https://www.quo.com/bleav This show is presented by FanDuel: https://www.fanduel.com/ Support...

Panthers Adding WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette To Practice Squad

NFL Transactions Panthers The Carolina Panthers announced they have signed WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette to the practice squad. He has a chance to be active sooner rather than later as an experienced return specialist. To make room, the Panthers cut WR E.J. Williams. Carolina’s practice squad now includes: WR David Moore S Isaiah Simmons G Jake Curhan WR Ja’seem Reed CB Corey Thornton CB DeVonta Smith WR Casey Washington DT Parker Petersen RB Tre Tyus LB Maz Mwansa (international) G/C Torricelli Sim...

Michael Penix Jr. is back for Thursday Night Football vs Packers | Falcons Audible Podcast

Derek, Dave, and DJ are BACK and is Michael Penix Jr! The guys recap a tough loss to Carolina, how you bounce back on a short week, and why Penix’s return could mean big things on Thursday night and help the Falcons leave Lambeau with a victory. 0:00 – Intro 1:21 – Falcons fall to Panthers 34-3 9:45 – Rebounding after a loss 16:06 – Penix to start vs Packers 21:25 – Falcons-Packers Preview 33:05 – Keys to the Game & Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commanders Host Four Players Including DB Daryl Worley

The Washington Commanders hosted LB T.J. Maguranyanga for a visit, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. The Commanders also hosted DBs Sanoussi Kane, Tanner McCalister and Daryl Worley for tryouts. Worley, 31, is a former third-round pick of the Panthers back in 2016. The Panthers traded him to the Eagles in return for WR Torrey […] The post Commanders Host Four Players Including DB Daryl Worley appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Panthers vs. Browns Fantasy Football Worksheet, Week 3

The Worksheet, a comprehensive fantasy football preview by Rich Hribar, breaks down everything you need to know about the Panthers-Browns Week 3 matchup. Find a breakdown of every Week 3 NFL game in our Worksheet Hub. The Panthers have run a league-high 31 plays in the red zone through two weeks. Carolina [...]

Should I Drop Jonathon Brooks? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 3 (2026)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Brooks got some nice preseason buzz since he was expected to share time this season with Chuba Hubbard following the departure of Rico Dowdle as a free agent. However, Brooks has gotten off to a slow start and is now dealing with an injury. Brooks has had multiple injuries in […]

Michael Penix returns, A.J. Terrell to IR: Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon

The Falcons struggled through a lifeless Week 2 loss to the Panthers, but hope is on the horizon with Michael Penix Jr. set to return in Week 3. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down the important film notes from the Carolina game before discussing Penix’s return, the loss of A.J. Terrell, and how Atlanta […]