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Panthers expect Jonathan Brooks to be ready for OTAs, minicamp
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- Brooks is expected to take part in offseason workouts and a June minicamp as he recovers from ACL surgery.
- Coach Dave Canales says Brooks is ready to be in a football scenario with other players to attack his return.
- Brooks, a 2024 second-round pick from Texas, has played in only a few NFL games due to injuries.
- The Panthers added Rasheed Walker and Stone Forsythe to bolster the line while Brooks returns.
- Canales noted Ikem Ekwonu’s return from knee surgery is less certain for the 2026 season.
- Brooks hopes to return in spring and prove himself after missing the 2025 season.
- Canales says Brooks will be under a plan to ensure the right care and development.
- Brooks made his NFL debut in 2024 and flashed explosiveness in limited playing time.
- Brooks also dealt with a knee injury in college and another ACL injury in 2023.
- The Panthers’ plan includes versatile tackles to cover timing gaps if Ekwonu is delayed.
- Brooks aims to return to field in spring and participate in OTAs as a key step.
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