The Panthers are signing running back Rico Dowdle to a one-year deal, strongly pointing to a plan that appears to be leaning into sitting Brooks for the entirety of the 2025 season.

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Are the Panthers, even after signing Rico Dowdle, in the business of selecting a running back with this year's eighth overall ...

As expected, we won't know when to expect the return of Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks. Brooks was a topic of discussion at today's media availability from the 2025 NFL Scouting ...

Choice recruited and worked closely with Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs at Georgia Tech, and was position coach to the first RBs taken ...

Choice recruited and worked closely with Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs at Georgia Tech, and was position coach to the first RBs taken in each of the past two drafts, Bijan Robinson and Jonathon Brooks.