The future is now for the Carolina Panthers. For what feels like the first week this season, the Panthers did not put any starters on injured reserve. They are, instead, opening the practice window for several players to return from IR. Those players include team captain and special teams ace Sam Franklin and the much anticipated rookie running back Jonathon Brooks.
Let’s take a look at how this week’s rash of devastating injuries returning talent will affect the Week 7 outlook:
Jonathon Brooks
Brooks is no guarantee to return this week, but you can feel the excitement around the organization when they talk about him.