Austin Ekeler working out with Carolina on WednesdayAustin Ekeler is working out for the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday. This news comes alongside of Jonathon Brooks missing the next month and a half due to surgery.
Fantasy Impact
Panthers starter Chuba Hubbard is not a pass catching specialist, and Ekeler was one of the best pass catching running backs in the business for a time, making this potential pairing intriguing. Ekeler has been cleared for football activities after recovering from a torn Achilles he suffered last season, but it will be interesting to see what sort of shape he’s currently in. Chuba should still retain the majority of the volume, but Ekeler could be an interesting flex play in PPR formats should he make the team.