MUNICH (AP) — Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks' wait to make his NFL debut continues after he was listed as inactive for the team's game against the New York Giants in Germany on Sunday.
Brooks, a second-round draft pick, tore his ACL last November while playing for the Texas Longhorns and has not played since joining the Panthers. His next opportunity to play is in two weeks' time against the Kansas City Chiefs following the Panthers' bye week.
The Panthers said safety Jammie Robinson “returned to the United States Sunday morning to deal with a personal matter.”
The “home” team’s other inactives are: CB Shemar Bartholomew, LB Charles Harris, LT Ikem Ekwonu, TE Tommy Tremble, DT Jaden Crumedy.
The Giants have kicker Graham Gano available for the first time in more than two months after he was activated from the injured reserve Saturday.
Gano hasn't played since Sept. 15, when he was injured on the opening kickoff against the Washington Commanders.
Veteran Greg Joseph kicked in most of the Giants' games since then but an abdomen injury last week meant that Northern Irish rookie kicker Jude McAtamney made his NFL debut in a 27-22 loss to the Commanders.
Wide receiver Darius Slayton didn't travel to Germany because he was in concussion protocol, and rookie LB Darius Muasau was also inactive for Sunday's game. Muasau had been listed as questionable with a hamstring injury.
New York's other inactives: S Jason Pinnock, OL Jake Kubas, WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton, DL Jordon Riley, QB Tommy DeVito.
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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (24) lifts a ball during a practice session in Munich, Germany, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. The Carolina Panthers are set to play the New York Giants in an NFL game at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Sunday Nov. 10. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
ATLANTA (AP) — Duke's young players are still having issues with cramping.
While Cooper Flagg made it to the end of the game Tuesday night against Kentucky, scoring 26 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in a 77-72 loss, another freshman was forced out with the same issue that has plagued Flagg.
Center Khaman Maluach began cramping in the first half and wound up playing only 23 minutes. He finished with 10 points on 5-of-5 shooting, to go along with seven rebounds and two blocks.
“I think we were up nine when Khaman started cramping in the first half,” coach Jon Scheyer said. “I think part of it is we have young bodies. I think that’s part of it, where we’ve got to help these guys. Again, we’re not trying to just dip our toes in the water. We need Cooper to play a lot and Khaman too.”
The 17-year-old Flagg, who has been projected as the possible top pick in next year's NBA draft, had cramping issues in No. 6 Duke's first two games, both victories. That prompted Scheyer to lash out at his staff for not getting his prized recruit in the best possible condition.
That wasn't a problem against No. 19 Kentucky, though Flagg appeared to be struggling physically in the closing minute as he turned the ball over twice, allowing the Wildcats to pull out the victory.
“I wish I could say I didn’t," Flagg said when asked he was fatigued. “I felt it a little bit and tried to fight through it the best I could.”
The Blue Devils also lost a more experienced player, graduate guard Sion James, who fell to the court with an apparent right shoulder injury after running into a screen. He had four points in 13 minutes.
“I don’t know his status,” Scheyer said. “He took a hard hit on that screen, a hard hit. We’ll get him back and get him evaluated and see. Obviously those two guys (James and Maluach) are really important to us.”
The Blue Devils have dealt with cramping issues before. Paolo Banchero had a similar problem early in his lone season at Duke, but he went on to lead the team to the Final Four before becoming the top overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft.
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Duke Blue guard Sion James (14) scores during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore )
Duke Blue guard Sion James leaves the court after being injured during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Kentucky center Amari Williams (22) drives against Duke center Khaman Maluach (9) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore )
Duke Blue center Khaman Maluach (9) reacts after a Blue Divila's basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore )
Duke guard Cooper Flagg (2) takes a shot as Kentucky forward Brandon Garrison (10) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore )
Duke guard Cooper Flagg (2) passes as Kentucky forward Andrew Carr (7) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore )
