On Monday, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales told reporters that the team was hoping to designate rookie running back Jonathon Brooks to return from the non-football injury list. On Wednesday, that hope turned into action as they opened the 21-day window for the former Texas ball carrier.
Brooks hopes to join Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders soon in a backfield that has racked up an average of 4.7 yards per carry through the first six weeks of the season. While at Texas, Brooks rushed for 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns in 11 games last year before suffering a torn ACL in November.
In addition to Brooks, safety Sam Franklin Jr. and defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy have been designated to return from injured reserve. The moves open the three-week window for them to practice before being activated at any time to the 53-man roster.
