Jonathon Brooks rushed three times for five yards, adding a nine-yard catch, in Carolina’s preseason opener against the Bills.

16 August 2026

It was his first game action in 20 months. The Panthers’ offense, playing their starters three series, looked dead on arrival against the Bills on Saturday. But Brooks did start with Chuba Hubbard sidelined, validating the training camp drumbeat that he’d be in the mix early. He’s at least an interesting bench option in standard leagues at this point, and could perhaps turn into more.