Chuba Hubbard has been placed on injured reserve due to a Grade 2 calf strain, sidelining him for the Carolina Panthers' final two games of the season. Initially listed as questionable, an MRI revealed the extent of his injury after he experienced pain during practice. With Hubbard out, Raheem Blackshear and potentially Mike Boone will share the running back duties for the Panthers against the Buccaneers.
- Chuba Hubbard's injury significantly impacts the Panthers' backfield options.
- Raheem Blackshear and Mike Boone are expected to step up in Hubbard's absence.
Chuba Hubbard | RB
Injury
Week 17
150 rec yards
1 rec TDs
818 rush yards
- Placed on IR due to a Grade 2 calf strain.
- Rushed for 818 yards in 10 games this season.
Jonathon Brooks | RB
- Rookie running back who is expected to be involved more as the season ends.
Carolina Panthers
- Facing challenges in the backfield with Hubbard's injury.
- Relying on a mix of Blackshear, Boone, and rookie Brooks for the final games.