The Carolina Panthers have officially placed rookie running back Jonathon Brooks on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, rendering him unavailable for the entirety of the 2025 NFL season. This decision follows Brooks' second ACL tear in his right knee, which he sustained during a Week 14 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. Selected 46th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, Brooks had shown potential in limited opportunities, but his injury poses a significant challenge for the Panthers' backfield. In his absence, Chuba Hubbard is set to spearhead the running game after recently securing a contract extension, with Rico Dowdle joining him on a one-year deal, alongside Trevor Etienne and Raheem Blackshear.