Panthers' Canales: RB Brooks 'ready to rock,' will play vs. Bills
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Key Points:
- Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks will make his NFL preseason debut Saturday against the Buffalo Bills after recovering from two ACL surgeries on his right knee.
- Head coach Dave Canales confirmed Brooks will play with the first-team offense and share carries with Chuba Hubbard during the game at Highmark Stadium.
- Brooks previously appeared in three NFL games as a rookie before re-injuring his ACL in 2024, which sidelined him for two offseasons.
- Receiver Xavier Legette, recovering from a stinger injury, and left guard Damien Lewis, returning from a calf injury, are unlikely to play in the preseason game.
- Brooks’ performance will be closely watched as he aims to prove his readiness after limited NFL action due to injuries.
