Panthers Expect RB Chuba Hubbard To Be Ready For Week 1

Chuba Hubbard is expected to be ready for Week 1 despite a training-camp hamstring; the Panthers plan a running-back-by-committee to ease him in.
Jonathon Brooks — returning from two ACL tears — is listed as the No. 2 and has a comeback storyline, though he’s had limited preseason reps.
Hubbard was a workhorse in 2024 (1,195 rushing yards, 10 TDs) and has more opportunity after Rico Dowdle signed with the Steelers.