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.
Hubbard had been practicing without limitations but evidently sustained a hamstring injury in the lead-up to Carolina's second preseason game against the Bills on Saturday. The 27-year-old running back is unlikely to suit up during the preseason based on this timetable, and Hubbard's availability for the Sept. 13 regular-season opener will need to be monitored ahead of Week 1. Jonathon Brooks had been gaining momentum in Carolina's backfield competition even prior to Hubbard's injury. The Panthers also have Trevor Etienne, AJ Dillon, Anthony Tyus and Miles Davis in the backfield.
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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 opener against the Bills, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Ja'Tavion Sanders
Could be on roster bubble
Sanders could have to battle for a roster spot for the remainder of the preseason after the Panthers signed veteran tight end Darren Waller to a one-year deal Wednesday, 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 after Carolina signed Darren Waller to a one-year contract Wednesday, 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.
Chuba Hubbard
Set to share backfield in 2026
Hubbard appears likely to operate in a committee with third-year pro Jonathon Brooks in the Panthers' backfield this season, Ben Cooper of Roundtable Sports reports.
Darren Waller
Inks deal with Carolina
The Panthers signed Waller (groin) to a one-year contract Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Tetairoa McMillan
Offseason work showing up in practice
Coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that McMillan got "bigger and stronger" in the offseason, which has been apparent on the practice field in training camp, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Jonathon Brooks
Sharing work with Hubbard in next preseason game
Panthers coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Brooks will mix in with Chuba Hubbard during Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Bryce Young
Will play in preseason opener
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Sunday that Young and the Panthers starters will play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Bills, Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site reports.