With RB Jonathon Brooks set to undergo core muscle surgery...

Mike Kaye

With RB Jonathon Brooks set to undergo core muscle surgery and land on injured reserve, the Carolina Panthers plan to host former Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler for a workout on Wednesday, league sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Sep 23, 2026, 08:41 AM

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