Overview
- Carolina’s Friday injury report lists Chuba Hubbard as out against the Dolphins after he missed practice throughout the week.
- Head coach Dave Canales said the calf requires more treatment and time and described Hubbard’s recovery as day-to-day.
- Rico Dowdle will start at running back, with Trevor Etienne and DeeJay Dallas set to handle supporting roles.
- Hubbard leads the team with 217 rushing yards this season after a 2024 breakout that earned him a four-year, $33.2 million deal.
- The Panthers also ruled out Ja'Tavion Sanders, Tershawn Wharton and Chau Smith-Wade, with D. J. Wonnum, Cam Jackson and LaBryan Ray listed as questionable.