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Part of Carolina's revamped arsenal is rookie running back Jonathon Brooks. A former Texas Longhorn, Brooks was selected in Round 2 of this year's draft. Brooks is an intriguing prospect and would have likely been a first-round talent if it were not for an ACL tear that he suffered last season. At this point, Brooks is expected to make a full recovery and should participate in the majority of training camp.
Brooks is by far the most intriguing talent in this backfield. He is a dynamic, athletic player and assuming he can return to form, he provides this Carolina offense with a skillset that no other running back can. It would be shocking if Brooks is not the RB1 by season's end.
Earning the RB1 role in a Dave Canales offense is incredibly lucrative for fantasy football. This was put on display in Tampa Bay last season (Canales was the Buccaneers' OC), where Rachaad White was a true bell-cow and saw 336 touches.
If there is anyone who will take on the full workload in this backfield, it's Brooks. With the talent he displayed at Texas, he can deliver some big-time fantasy performances with a solid workload. At a price of RB22, I am interested in betting on Brooks' talent and chances to see big volume down the stretch.
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 Panthers eyeing Week 3 or 4 for Jonathon Brooks
Won't play in the preseason
By: Mike Krueger | Sat Aug 3, 1:07 pm
|  | Panthers HC Dave Canales said rookie RB Jonathon Brooks (torn ACL) won’t play this preseason.
Canales said Week 3 or 4 of regular season would be “great” for a return. They don’t want to rush him and this is about what they expected on injury timeline when they drafted him. (Cameron Wolfe on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Brooks has been the first running back selected from the Panthers in early drafts but expect his ADP to take a hit with this news. Even if he returns early in the season, he's not likely to be up to full speed until later in the year. Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders are expected to be the main ball carries in Week 1 with Hubbard holding the most fantasy value.
| Rashaad Penny lands on reserve/retired list
Carolina still solid at RB position
By: Mike Krueger | Tue Jul 30, 9:37 am
| | The #Panthers have placed running back Rashaad Penny on the reserve/retired list. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Carolina has rookie Jonathon Brooks (ACL recovery), Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders all competing for running back touches leaving Penny the odd man out. Penny barely saw the field last year in Philadelphia (12 touches, 38 yds) and after six years in the league, it appears his career is over.
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