# Panthers admit mistake with injured RB

> Panthers admit error listing injured RB as full participant.
- Title: Panthers admit mistake with injured RB · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Panthers admit error listing injured RB as full participant. Panthers corrected practice status for injured RB Jonathon Brooks after mislabeling him as full…
- Keywords: carolina panthers, jonathon brooks, nfl, injured reserve, practice status, week 10 matchup, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/panthers-admit-unusual-mistake-involving-injured-rb-jonathon-brooks-12712850
- Author: Matt Audilet
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carolina panthers, jonathon brooks, nfl, injured reserve, practice status, week 10 matchup
## Panthers admit mistake with injured RB
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks was placed on injured reserve after sustaining groin and core muscle injuries in Week 2 of the 2026 season, causing him to miss each of the last six games.
## Practice status corrected
Panthers opened Brooks' 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, and he was listed as a full participant for Wednesday's and Thursday's practice sessions.
## Mistake admitted
But on Friday, a Panthers team spokesperson admitted those designations were a mistake.
## Key takeaway

Panthers corrected practice status for injured RB Jonathon Brooks after mislabeling him as full participant.