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Panthers running back Jonathan Brooks, who left Sunday's win early, expected to have surgery today to repair a core muscle injury. This will land him on injured reserve. Sources say Brooks is out at least six weeks... In the last three seasons, since Jonathan Brooks was drafted in 2025, he's played five games in three seasons... if you are in a league that doesn't have an IR spot, I think he's droppable.
STACKED’s take
Negative signalInjury
Brooks out 6+ weeks with core muscle injury; droppable in non-IR leagues.
Panthers RB Jonathan Brooks is expected to have surgery to repair a core muscle injury and will land on injured reserve for at least six weeks. In the last three seasons since being drafted in 2024, Brooks has played only five games. Kendall Valenzuela notes he has not yet been great in the NFL. Matthew Berry recommends dropping Brooks in leagues without an IR spot, as he will miss two months and there are other injured players (like Nico Collins) who may be better IR stashes. Even when Brooks returns in Week 7-8, he will need time to prove himself before being fantasy-relevant again.
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