Brooks will start the regular season on the non-football injury list and miss at least the first four games, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Coach Dave Canales suggested Monday morning that the Panthers haven't decided if Brooks (knee) will start the regular season on the PUP list, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said Saturday that Brooks (knee) won't play in the preseason and isn't expected to make his NFL debut until Week 3 or Week 4 of the regular season, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

The Panthers placed Brooks (knee) on the active/non-football injury list Friday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.