CHUBA HUBBARD NEWS

Lone bright spot in loss Hubbard rushed 10 times for 64 yards and brought in four of five targets for 12 yards in the Panthers' 26-3 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Hubbard's team-leading rushing yardage total was the only statistical performance of note for the hapless Panthers. The fourth-year back had been held to 14 yards on six carries in Week 1, so Sunday's numbers represented a breakout performance of sorts. Hubbard figures to continue finding rushing yards hard to come by on most weeks if Bryce Young continues to struggle, but he'll try to carry over the momentum of Sunday's impressive showing into a Week 3 road matchup against the Raiders.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chuba Hubbard: 'I have the most confidence in this team' Watch the Panthers running back speak to the media after the team's Week 2 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.

SEPTEMBER 15 • PANTHERS.COM

Must-See: Chuba Hubbard slices through Chargers defense for 23-yard run Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard gains 23 yards on the ground against the Los Angeles Chargers.

SEPTEMBER 15 • PANTHERS.COM

Inefficient Sunday Hubbard rushed six times for 14 yards during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.

Impact Despite finishing second on the Panthers in rushing yards Sunday, Hubbard out-carried (6-5) and out-snapped (32-22) Miles Sanders, who logged 22 rushing yards. Hubbard appears to be the lead back in Carolina, but he could still struggle to see touches if the Panthers are forced to play from behind, as they were Sunday. He'll look to improve on a poor 2024 debut this coming Sunday as the Panthers host the Chargers, who allowed just 71 total rushing yards Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient Sunday Hubbard rushed six times for 14 yards during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.

Impact Despite finishing second on the Panthers in rushing yards Sunday, Hubbard out-carried (six to five) and out-snapped (32 to 22) Miles Sanders, who logged 22 rushing yards. Hubbard appears to be the lead back in Carolina, but he could still struggle to see touches if the Panthers are forced to play from behind, as they were Sunday. He'll look to improve on a poor 2024 debut in Week 2 as the Panthers host the Chargers, who allowed just 71 total rushing yards in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' Miles Sanders pushing for more playing time after losing starting job last season

Miles Sanders arrived at the Carolina Panthers training camp this summer with a newfound motivation, eager to prove he can still be a No. 1 running back after losing his starting j...

SEPTEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Locked in as September starter Hubbard's backfield mate Jonathan Brooks (knee) will miss at least the first four games of the regular season, ESPN.com's David Newton reports.

Impact Brooks remains on the PUP list for the start of the season, having yet to practice with the Panthers since they took him 46th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. That leaves Hubbard as an incumbent starter with weak competition for backfield touches, albeit under a new coaching staff led by former Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales. The new coaches seemingly want Miles Sanders to have a role off the bench, but it's unclear if he'll get enough work to put a serious dent in Hubbard's fantasy value while Brooks is ineligible for the first month of the season. Hubbard figures to make his 25th career NFL start Week 1 at New Orleans.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Locked in as September starter Hubbard's backfield mate Jonathon Brooks (knee) will miss at least the first four games of the regular season, ESPN.com's David Newton reports.

Impact Brooks remains on the PUP list for the start of the season, having yet to practice with the Panthers since they took him 46th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. That leaves Hubbard as an incumbent starter with weak competition for backfield touches, albeit under a new coaching staff led by former Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales. The new coaches seemingly want Miles Sanders to have a role off the bench, but it's unclear if he'll get enough work to put a serious dent in Hubbard's fantasy value while Brooks is sidelined. Hubbard figures to make his 25th career NFL start in Week 1 at New Orleans.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers RB depth chart: Chuba Hubbard, Miles Sanders to lead Carolina backfield during Jonathon Brooks injury | Sporting News Canada The Panthers are going to be without Jonathon Brooks for the first four games of the season. Here's how the team's depth chart will look wit...

AUGUST 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Starting RB heading into season Hubbard rushed three times for 15 yards and wasn't targeted in Saturday's 31-26 preseason win over the Bills.

Impact Hubbard played the opening drive with Carolina's other starters, while Miles Sanders mixed in later with the backups, suggesting that Hubbard occupies the top spot on the depth chart heading into the Sept. 8 regular-season opener against the Saints. Rookie second-round pick Jonathon Brooks (knee) is expected to challenge for the starting job eventually, but Brooks isn't expected to be available until Week 3 at the earliest.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Tuesday Hubbard (knee) is practicing Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact The running back returned to practice in short order, as promised by coach Dave Canales after Saturday's 15-12 preseason loss to the Jets. Hubbard hurt his knee during Thursday's practice and missed the remainder of the session, but testing afterward didn't reveal a significant injury. He's expected to start Week 1 at the Saints, but Miles Sanders could have a decent-sized role off the bench, and rookie second-round pick Jonathan Brooks (knee) figures to be a big factor in Carolina's backfield at some point this season.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for practice Coach Dave Canales said after Saturday's 15-12 preseason loss to the Jets that Hubbard's knee checked out, and the running back will return to practice this week, Darin Gantt of th...

Impact Hubbard has yet to play through two exhibitions, but his absence Saturday stemmed from a knee injury that he sustained during Thursday's joint practice with the Jets. Fortunately for the RB, he'll be able to mix into drills in the near future, and once he does he should be Carolina's No. 1 backfield option to begin the upcoming season due to second-round rookie Jonathon Brooks' continued recovery from a torn ACL that he suffered back in November.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jets QB Rodgers shines in two-minute drill. Panthers avoid key injuries in heated joint practice

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers overcame a slow start to lead a well-executed touchdown drive during a two-minute drill, and the Carolina Panthers appear to have avoided tw...

AUGUST 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injures knee at practice Coach Dave Canales said Thursday that there were "big concerns" when Hubbard (knee) went down at practice "but initial testing looks good," Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official s...

Impact Hubbard was looked at by trainers after taking a hit at practice, per Steve Reed of the Associated Press, and while the fourth-year pro got up and remained near the field, he didn't resume handling reps. It looks like initial tests haven't indicated an overly severe issue, but that Panthers will doubtless continue to monitor Hubbard's health. He sat out last week's preseason opener against New England and figures to also be held out of Saturday's exhibition matchup against the Jets.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Thursday Hubbard isn't in line to play in Thursday's preseason game at New England, Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Hubbard will be joined in street clothes by fellow running backs Jonathon Brooks, Miles Sanders and Raheem Blackshear, leaving Mike Boone, Jaden Shirden and Dillon Johnson as the options available out of Carolina's backfield. Hubbard is expected to be the team's top RB to begin the 2024 campaign with Brooks, a rookie second-round pick, still in recovery mode from a torn ACL that he suffered last November. In 2023, Hubbard put together a career-best 1,135 yards from scrimmage while scoring five rushing touchdowns on 277 touches in 17 regular-season contests.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Chuba Hubbard on Panthers' offensive progression Watch the Panthers running back address the media after Fan Fest in Clemson.

AUGUST 2 • PANTHERS.COM

Chuba Hubbard on Hockey, Family, and Football Panthers play-by-play announcer Anish Shroff goes 1-on-1 with running back Chuba Hubbard. Hubbard talks about his Canadian roots and his fav...

JULY 25 • PANTHERS.COM

Panther Profile: RB Chuba Hubbard's Stats, Info & 2024 Outlook The Carolina Panthers former fourth-round pick has carved out a nice role under multiple coaching staffs during his short time in the organi...

JULY 15 • SI.COM

Pass the Sticks with Sam Franklin and Chuba Hubbard Chuba Hubbard and Sam Franklin play against each other to see who has to Pass the Sticks!

JULY 1 • PANTHERS.COM

Facing tough snap competition The Panthers took Texas RB Jonathon Brooks (torn ACL) in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, potentially giving Hubbard competition for a starting job, Alex Zietlow of The Char...

Impact Hubbard was positioned to enter Week 1 as a starter for the first time in his pro career, and while he's still the favorite for that task, snap competition in the Carolina backfield just got much tougher. The Panther took Brooks with the 46th overall pick, making him the first RB drafted in 2024 (20 selections before Trey Benson). They also still have Miles Sanders, who was a massive bust in the first season of his four-year contract but has a guaranteed $4.02 million salary for 2024. It's a situation where Hubbard's projection as the Week 1 starter might not mean much in terms of fantasy expectations for the full season, especially if reports continue to be positive on Brooks' rehab from the ACL tear he suffered Nov. 11.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Chuba Hubbard named Panthers' most underpaid player The Panthers are getting quite a bit of value out of RB Chuba Hubbard.

APRIL 14 • USATODAY.COM

Chuba Hubbard's Top 5 Plays Of The Year Running back Chuba Hubbard made a huge impact in 2023 with over 1000 all-purpose yards and 5 touchdowns. Here are his 5 best plays of the se...

JANUARY 16 • PANTHERS.COM

Chuba Hubbard Odds and Prop Bets vs. Jaguars – NFL Week 17 2023

Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Chuba Hubbard when the Panthers clash with the Jaguars during week 17.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Chuba Hubbard's fifth TD run of '23 makes Packers-Panthers a one-score game Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard's fifth touchdown run of 2023 makes the Week 16 game between the Green Bay Packers and Panthers...

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • NFL.COM

Chuba Hubbard Odds and Prop Bets vs. Packers – NFL Week 16 2023

Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Chuba Hubbard when the Panthers clash with the Packers during week 16.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE