Jonathon Brooks, the rookie running back for the Carolina Panthers, is currently listed as questionable for Week 9 due to a knee injury. Head coach Dave Canales indicated that while Brooks has shown progress in practice, he is unlikely to be activated for the upcoming game against the Saints. The Panthers are considering giving him more time to recover, with a potential return in Week 10 against the Giants. Brooks has been practicing fully but will likely ease into action if he makes his debut.

• Brooks is making progress in his recovery from an ACL injury.
• The Panthers are cautious about rushing him back into action.
• If activated, he will likely serve in a complementary role behind Chuba Hubbard.