CHUBA HUBBARD NEWS

Dowdle's big running game may help Panthers forge identity they can hang their hat on moving forward

Bryce Young says the Carolina Panthers' 27-24 comeback win over the Miami Dolphins is a big boost for the team's identity

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

NFL Week 5 Team of the Week: Rico Dowdle Fills In and Shines on Sunday

The strong connection between Baker Mayfield and Emeka Egbuka in the Bucs' win over the Seahawks helped them earn a spot on Team of the Week...

OCTOBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

Rico Dowdle puts up massive 234-yard game, helps fuel record comeback The veteran running back replaced an injured Chuba Hubbard, and put up one of the most productive games in Panthers franchise history

OCTOBER 6 • PANTHERS.COM

Carolina's Rico Dowdle predicted he'd have a big game against Miami. Then he rushed for 206 yards

Rico Dowdle made an impressive debut as a starter for the Carolina Panthers, rushing for 206 yards against the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Rico Dowdle stats today, as Panthers RB stars in place of injured Chuba Hubbard Rico Dowdle started in place of an injured Chuba Hubbard in Week 5 against the Dolphins. He challenged the Panthers single-game rushing reco...

OCTOBER 5 • USATODAY.COM

Bryce Young, Rico Dowdle help Panthers rally from 17 points down to beat Dolphins 27-24

Bryce Young threw a go-ahead, 4-yard touchdown pass to Mitchell Evans with 1:59 remaining, Rico Dowdle ran for 206 yards and a score, and the Carolina Panthers overcame a 17-point...

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Is Chuba Hubbard playing today for Panthers vs Dolphins in Week 5 of 2025 NFL season? The Carolina Panthers play the Miami Dolphins in Week 5 of the NFL season, but is running back Chuba Hubbard playing?

OCTOBER 5 • BOLAVIP.COM

Who is replacing Bucky Irving, Chuba Hubbard? Handcuffs, start-sit advice for Week 5 | Sporting News Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving and Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard are both out for Week 5. Here's who will be...

OCTOBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chuba Hubbard ruled out Sunday vs. Dolphins | 'The Insiders' NFL Insider Tom Pelissero reports that Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Miam...

OCTOBER 4 • NFL.COM

Chuba Hubbard Week 5 Injury Opens Door for Rico Dowdle Breakout Chuba Hubbard is out for Week 5, opening the door for Rico Dowdle to lead the Panthers' backfield and emerge as a valuable fantasy football...

OCTOBER 3 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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 fo...

OCTOBER 3 • THESTATE.COM

Deadspin | Panthers' Rico Dowdle in line for bigger role with Chuba Hubbard out Deadspin | Panthers' Rico Dowdle in line for bigger role with Chuba Hubbard out

OCTOBER 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Four takeaways from Friday, including Rico Dowdle ready to step in for Chuba Hubbard Dave Canales also said he's hoping Ja'Tavion Sanders and Jalen Coker are back sooner rather than later, and more from Friday's final prep fo...

OCTOBER 3 • PANTHERS.COM

Won't play in Week 5 Hubbard (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Hubbard played through a calf injury this past Sunday in New England but logged a season-low 51 percent snap share in the process. In the wake of that contest, he didn't practice at all this week, signaling that he was trending toward his first absence of the campaign. Rico Dowdle thus lines up to lead Carolina's backfield this weekend, with Trevor Etienne and DeeJay Dallas also on hand for RB reps. Hubbard's next chance to suit up is Sunday, Oct. 12 versus the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard out vs. Miami with calf injury, Rico Dowdle to start

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales says running back Chuba Hubbard will miss Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Chuba Hubbard injury update: Panthers reportedly make Week 5 decision on starting RB | Sporting News Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is reportedly expected to sit out the Week 5 game against the Miami Dolphins due to his calf in...

OCTOBER 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not expected to play Sunday Hubbard (calf) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact After missing practice both Wednesday and Thursday, Hubbard is trending toward being unavailable this weekend, an outcome that could be confirmed as soon as Friday, when the Panthers post their final Week 5 injury report. If Hubbard is indeed sidelined versus Miami, Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne would be in line for added backfield touches, with DeeJay Dallas also on hand.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (calf) misses another practice Deadspin | Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (calf) misses another practice

OCTOBER 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dolphins look to forge ahead without Tyreek Hill, beginning Sunday against the Panthers

The Miami Dolphins face a challenge as they prepare to play Carolina without star wide receiver Tyreek Hill

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (calf) misses another practice Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) sat out his second straight practice on Thursday, putting his status for Sunday's home g...

OCTOBER 2 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Panthers' Chuba Hubbard misses second practice, status for Sunday vs. Dolphins in doubt

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has missed his second straight day of practice, raising doubts about his availability for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Panthers notebook: Jimmy Horn's opportunity, Tyreek's injury, Chuba's status Injury and player updates on Jimmy Horn Jr., Tyreek Hill, Chuba Hubbard and more as the Panthers prepare for the Dolphins Sunday.

OCTOBER 2 • THESTATE.COM

Chuba Hubbard injury update adds more concern for Panthers RB's Week 5 status | Sporting News Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard got yet another negative injury update on Thursday that puts his Week 5 status for the game aga...

OCTOBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Doesn't practice Thursday Hubbard (calf) didn't practice Thursday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hubbard also tended to a calf injury last week, but he at least was able to be limited in practice Thursday and Friday before taking 13 touches for 69 yards from scrimmage on a season-low 51 percent snap share during a Week 4 loss at New England. With no practice reps to speak of so far this week, he'll have just one more chance to mix into drills Friday before the Panthers potentially provide some insight into his odds to play Sunday against the Dolphins. Rico Dowdle, Trevor Etienne and DeeJay Dallas are the current healthy options in Carolina's backfield.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Chuba Hubbard injury fantasy tip: Panthers RB backups Rico Dowdle, Trevor Etienne may have Week 5 value | Sporting News There could be tough choices here.

OCTOBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM