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Jonathon Brooks injury update as Panthers place RB on IR

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is scheduled to undergo core-muscle surgery on Wednesday following an aggravation of a groin injury during a Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The setback will sideline the player for a minimum of six weeks, resulting in his placement on the Injured Reserve list.

In the wake of this development, the franchise has been connected in reports to veteran running back Austin Ekeler as a potential reinforcement.