Carolina Panthers plan to split backfield carries between Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks

The Carolina Panthers intend to split carries between running backs Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks for the upcoming NFL season. According to reports, the team values Hubbard for his veteran leadership and reliability, while maintaining a cautious approach with Brooks due to his health history following two ACL tears. Head coach Dave Canales confirmed that Hubbard is recovering from a preseason injury and is expected to be ready for Week 1. While the organization remains excited about the potential of the second-round pick out of Texas, the current plan involves a shared workload to manage his durability. Hubbard remains the primary option for the team in late-game situations requiring a grinder to protect a lead. The coaching staff will continue monitoring both players throughout the remainder of the preseason as they refine their offensive strategy for the start of the schedule.

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