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Panthers’ Chuba Hubbard Expected to Miss Week 5 With Calf Injury as Rico Dowdle Steps In

Consecutive absences signal a setback that pushes Rico Dowdle into the featured role for a thin Panthers offense.

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Sep 14, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Sep 28, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss (53) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Multiple outlets, including NFL Network and ESPN, report Hubbard is not expected to play Sunday against the Dolphins due to a calf injury.
  • An Associated Press source says Hubbard will miss the game, following two straight missed practices this week.
  • Coach Dave Canales labeled Hubbard day-to-day earlier in the week, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the calf issue is worse than last week.
  • Rico Dowdle is expected to start, with Trevor Etienne and DeeJay Dallas available behind him.
  • Hubbard leads Carolina with 217 rushing yards this season after a 1,195-yard, 10-TD campaign in 2024, while Dowdle topped 1,000 rushing yards last year with Dallas.