It felt like Jonathon Brooks was about to break out in his 2024 rookie season. Those numbers outpaced Chuba Hubbard, who rushed for 511 yards and one touchdown on 134 carries, averaging 3.8 yards per carry. Keeping Brooks sidelined for the Hall of Fame Game is disappointing, but the bigger test will come once the regular season starts anyway. Coming off a serious injury, it's better to keep him healthy and avoid unnecessary risk at this stage. The Panthers' next preseason game is against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Highmark Stadium — a game that could feature Brooks.