Sources: Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks set for surgery, out at least six weeks

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is expected to undergo surgery to repair a core muscle injury and will miss at least six weeks, according to sources cited by NFL Network.

The timeline suggests Brooks could be sidelined for a significant portion of the season as he recovers from the procedure.

Roster implications

The report indicates the Panthers may need to make a corresponding roster move, such as placing Brooks on injured reserve, though the exact transaction had not been finalized in the information available.

Brooks' absence adds to the running back questions the team faces this season, with Carolina's depth chart at the position likely to see increased workload for other backs during his recovery.

Further details on the timing of Brooks' surgery and his specific return timeline were not included in the material available.

The Panthers have not yet issued an official statement on the injury beyond the sourced report.