Panthers' Chuba Hubbard Remains a Starting Running Back Despite Challenges
2 months ago

Panthers' Chuba Hubbard Remains a Starting Running Back Despite Challenges

Associated Press  

Panthers' Chuba Hubbard continues to hold off competition as starting running back despite playing on one of its worst teams. He averages more than 100 yards per game on the ground over the last four weeks and better than 6 yards per carry over the last five. Despite obstacles, he continues to overcome them and has impressed coach Dave Canales with his quick-hitting, decisive running style. However, questions remain about his long-term future as the starting job is up for grabs.

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Panthers eliminate Cardinals from playoffs on Hubbard’s TD run in overtime for 36-30 win
19 hours, 54 minutes ago

Panthers eliminate Cardinals from playoffs on Hubbard’s TD run in overtime for 36-30 win

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chuba Hubbard ran for a 21-yard touchdown in overtime, and the Carolina Panthers eliminated the Arizona Cardinals from playoff contention with a 36-30 victory on Sunday. Kyler Murray threw for 202 yards with a touchdown and an interception, and his 20-yard TD run helped rally Arizona from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force the …

Panthers’ bye-week thoughts: Bryce Young’s confidence, money well spent, D.J. Wonnum’s return
1 month, 1 week ago

Panthers’ bye-week thoughts: Bryce Young’s confidence, money well spent, D.J. Wonnum’s return

New York Times  

Sports writers can be a cynical bunch. “But in my mind it’s a two-month sprint to do whatever we can to win as many games as we can and play my part in it.” That will serve as the segue from whimsical Munich musings to the football portion of the column as the Panthers prepare for their final seven games. …

Panthers, Chuba Hubbard agree to 4-year extension: What it means for Carolina’s future backfield
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Panthers, Chuba Hubbard agree to 4-year extension: What it means for Carolina’s future backfield

New York Times  

Running back Chuba Hubbard has been one of the few bright spots for the Carolina Panthers this season. Hubbard, 25, is averaging 5.0 yards per carry this season tallying 665 yards on 133 carries with five rushing touchdowns. This is a franchise that gave Miles Sanders a four-year, $25 million contract in 2023, only to see the former Philadelphia Eagles …

How Panthers’ running back Chuba Hubbard is working on turning a weakness into a strength
4 months, 1 week ago

How Panthers’ running back Chuba Hubbard is working on turning a weakness into a strength

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than an hour after practice wrapped up Sunday, Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard and tight end Tommy Tremble were still catching balls fired at them from a JUGS machine. “That’s really all it is.” This has been the post-practice routine for Hubbard, Tremble and wide receiver Terrace Marshall — another 2021 draftee — since their rookie …

The long wait for the first running back to be drafted ends with Jonathon Brooks going 46th
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The long wait for the first running back to be drafted ends with Jonathon Brooks going 46th

Associated Press  

The long wait for the first running back to be drafted finally came to an end. The Carolina Panthers traded up six spots to take Texas running back Jonathon Brooks with the 46th pick in the NFL draft Friday night, the second-latest selection for the first running back to go off the board. The only other time in the common …

Panthers’ roster holes: 5 spots GM Scott Fitterer should address before season
1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers’ roster holes: 5 spots GM Scott Fitterer should address before season

New York Times  

In the midst of checking off a lot of boxes during a productive offseason, Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said teams never fill all of their positional needs, due mostly to the salary cap. Outside linebacker Asked recently about what the depth chart looked like at outside linebacker, defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero said: “We’ve got Mr. Burns and then we’ve …

Panthers’ playoff hopes: 320 rushing yards (570 total) and a huge game next week
1 year, 11 months ago

Panthers’ playoff hopes: 320 rushing yards (570 total) and a huge game next week

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Panthers broke a record just by showing up Saturday for the coldest home game in their history, then proceeded to run all over the Lions and into the team record books. The Panthers set team records with 320 rushing yards and 570 net yards behind an inspired performance by the offensive line and career days by …

Panthers’ win at Seattle a statement game for Steve Wilks, potential playoff run
2 years ago

Panthers’ win at Seattle a statement game for Steve Wilks, potential playoff run

New York Times  

SEATTLE — With his team clinging to a three-point lead Sunday but set up with a first-and-goal late in the third quarter, Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo made some dubious decisions. “With everything we’ve gone through, they’ve gone through with the different coaching changes, getting rid of players, organization trying to tank it, all those different things,” Wilks said. We …

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