Mattek Fantasy Football on Jonathon Brooks

VideoEverything That Mattered From Preseason Week 1August 17, 2026

From the video

Jonathan Brooks played his very first game since December 2024. He played in every situation except for third and long. Carolina used Brooks on early downs and in short yard situations.

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Positive signalRole

Brooks returned to action handling early-down and short-yardage work

Jonathan Brooks played his first game since December 2024, handling early-down and short-yardage work. Being deemed healthy enough to play in the preseason is a major positive development for his outlook.