Panthers expect starting RB Chuba Hubbard to be ready for the regular season opener vs. Bears
Dave Canales said Hubbard reached 20 mph in a controlled run as Carolina eases him back after a hamstring strain.
- Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is expected to be ready for the Sept. 13 season opener against the Chicago Bears, head coach Dave Canales confirmed on Monday.
- Hubbard strained his hamstring earlier this month during training camp and has not played in any preseason games while the Panthers cautiously managed his recovery.
- Canales said Hubbard recently reached 20 mph in a straight run but cutting remains limited. The Panthers plan to share carries with Jonathon Brooks, a former second-round pick who has run nine times for 22 yards since 2024.
- Starters will see extensive work during Wednesday's joint practice with the Houston Texans in Charlotte, though participation in the preseason finale remains undecided pending that session.
- Now entering his sixth season, Hubbard serves as a leader for the Panthers, who won the NFC South last year. He said he was rushed back too soon from last season's injury and appreciates the team's cautious approach this time.
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Panthers expect starting RB Chuba Hubbard to be ready for the season opener vs. the Bears
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is expected to be ready for the team's season opener against the Chicago Bears.
Carolina Panthers' title runner, Chuba Hubbard, is expected to be ready for the team's inaugural regular season match on September 13 against the Chicago Bears, coach Dave Canales said on Monday.
Panthers Expect RB Chuba Hubbard To Be Ready For Week 1
The Panthers' running back room is full of questions entering the 2026 season, but one of those has seemingly been answered. Coach Dave Canales said on Monday that the expectation is that injured back Chuba Hubbard will be ready for Week 1, per the Associated Press. Hubbard is expected to be the starting running back with Jonathon Brooks the second option, but a strained hamstring suffered during training camp has kept Hubbard from appearing in …
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