Panthers head coach Dave Canales provided an update on rookie running back Jonathon Brooks, who is recovering from a knee injury. Brooks will not return to practice this week, but is in the final stages of recovery from a torn ACL suffered last year. The team has a three-week window to activate him or place him on season-ending IR. In the meantime, Chuba Hubbard will continue to serve as a reliable RB2 option.

• Jonathon Brooks is nearing a return but won't practice this week.
• Expect Brooks to make his debut in October, but he may not be reliable for fantasy until November.
• Chuba Hubbard remains a solid RB2 option in Brooks' absence.