Set to reclaim key backfield role
Hubbard approaches training camp in a position to secure the lead role in Carolina's 2026 backfield, Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer reports.
With last year's rushing leader Rico Dowdle now with the Steelers, Hubbard -- who looked good this spring -- per Kaye, should have an opportunity to bounce back from a forgettable 2025 campaign in which injuries contributed to him logging just 511 yards (on 134 carries) in 15 regular-season contests after racking up 1,195 rushing yards (on 250 carries) in 2024. Also in the mix for backfield work this season will be Jonathon Brooks -- who is rebounding from back-to-back ACL surgeries -- as well as 2025 fourth-rounder Trevor Etienne, with AJ Dillon, Anthony Tyus and Miles Davis also on hand. Assuming Hubbard can avoid the injury bug, he figures to see steady volume out of the gate this coming season, but if Brooks is able to re-prove his health he could cut into Hubbard's workload down the road.
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Darren Waller
Being eased into the mix
Waller didn't practice Monday after officially signing with the Panthers, Mike Kaye of ESPN reports.
Jalen Coker
Tallies 10 snaps in preseason loss
Coker played 10 snaps on offense and didn't show up in the box score otherwise during the Panthers' 29-14 loss to the Bills in Saturday's preseason game.
Jonathon Brooks
Gets start in Saturday's preseason loss
Brooks carried the ball three times for five yards and caught his only target for nine yards in Saturday's 29-14 preseason loss to the Bills.
Bryce Young
Little production in preseason loss
Young completed three of five passes for 18 yards in Saturday's 29-14 preseason loss to the Bills.
Chuba Hubbard
Coach confident regarding RB's Week 1 status
Head coach Dave Canales said Thursday that he's confident Hubbard (hamstring) will be available for the Panthers' regular-season opener against the Bears, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Jonathon Brooks
Set to start preseason opener
Brooks will start Saturday's preseason game against the Bills, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Chuba Hubbard
Week-to-week with hamstring issue
Hubbard (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, head coach Dave Canales revealed Thursday, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Ja'Tavion Sanders
Could be on roster bubble
Sanders could have to battle for a roster spot for the remainder of the preseason with the Panthers slated to sign veteran tight end Darren Waller to a one-year deal, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Tommy Tremble
Faces competition with signing of Waller
Tremble could face competition atop the depth chart at tight end with Carolina slated to sign Darren Waller to a one-year contract, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Xavier Legette
Having strong training camp
Coach Dave Canales highlighted Legette on Wednesday for having a strong training camp, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.