Panthers Update: Brooks & Ekwonu Progress, New Backups Added

0:00On March 20th, here's the latest surrounding the NFL. The Carolina Panthers got positive updates on injured stars running back Jonathan Brooks and left tackle Iqam Iqanu, but the team still lacks a firm. Return timeline for either player. General manager Dan Morgan shared the news after free agency moves that brought in running back AJ Dillon and left tackle Rashid Walker as key backups for those spots. Brooks suffered an ACL tear early in his 2024 rookie year and sat out the full 2025 season to focus on recovery. Iqamu ruptured his patellar tendon late in the year during a wild car playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams and he's heading into his fifth year. Option in 2026. Morgan stressed both are progressing well with trainers and look strong, though recovery pace is very so the Panthers are planning ahead with their new depth while hoping for healthy return soon.