That inspires even more hope and hype that they might have something special in Brooks.Brooks still has a ways to go, though. Head coach Dave Canales told reporters yesterday that he doesn't anticipate he will be activated for a few more weeks.

The first official NFL practice for Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks finally came on Wednesday. And according to head coach Dave Canales, it was a great start for the rookie. Canales spoke with reporters following the session this afternoon.

The Carolina Panthers received a boost on their practice field on Wednesday, as rookie running back Jonathon Brooks participated in a workout with his teammates for the first time.