Brooks’ Speed Could Change Panthers’ Season | Carolina Panthers News

Jonathon Brooks is sidelined with soreness, missing his third straight practice, but Coach Dave Canales remains hopeful he’ll suit up for Sunday’s opener against the Bears. Despite injury history, Brooks is viewed as a crucial complement to Chuba Hubbard—if healthy. His explosive speed and long strides make him appear faster than he is, turning him into a game-changer in both run and screen plays. Guards like Damien Lewis rave about his ability to explode into open space, shortening the offensive line’s block time and earning him the nickname “one play action.” With the Panthers’ run game ranked 19th last season and facing a Bears defense that struggled against the ground game, Brooks’ home-run speed and agility could be the spark they need to elevate their offense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d508e1e5b7859e24