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Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard Out vs. Miami with Calf Injury, Rico Dowdle to Start, AP Source Says
Rico Dowdle, who ran for 1,079 yards last season, will start for the Panthers as Chuba Hubbard misses another game due to a worsening calf injury.
- On Friday, Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is not expected to play Sunday after a calf injury kept him out of practice the past two days, the NFL Network first reported.
- After playing through the calf issue last week at New England, Chuba Hubbard was limited to 10 carries for 49 yards and emerged in worse shape, Coach Dave Canales said Wednesday.
- Rico Dowdle, the expected starter, signed a one-year, $3 million deal with potential to reach $6.5 million, while DeeJay Dallas and Trevor Etienne serve as his backups.
- Through four games this season, Chuba Hubbard leads the Panthers offense with 217 rushing yards, down from 1,195 yards and 10 touchdowns last season.
- Coach Dave Canales is expected to discuss Chuba Hubbard's status on the Friday injury report, while rookie Trevor Etienne would likely get snaps with 37 yards on eight carries.
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Panthers’ Rico Dowdle in line for bigger role with Chuba Hubbard out
The Carolina Panthers will turn to Rico Dowdle to handle the bulk of the ground attack after ruling out fellow running back Chuba Hubbard for Sunday's game against the visiting Miami Dolphins.Signed to a one-year, $2.75 million contract in the offseason, Dowdle will make his first start with Carolina as Hubbard deals with a calf injury that kept him out of practice this week.In addition to Hubbard, the Panthers (1-3) also ruled out tight end JaT…
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The Carolina Panthers will turn to Rico Dowdle to handle the bulk of the ground attack after ruling out fellow running back Chuba Hubbard for Sunday's game against the visiting Miami Dolphins.
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