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

The Carolina Panthers intend to rotate running backs Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks throughout the 2026 season. Head coach Dave Canales outlined a strategy where one player handles primary base-down duties while the other rotates in for third-down situations and pass protection. ESPN reporter Dan Graziano noted that the team holds more trust in Hubbard to grind out games during leads, though the workload is expected to remain relatively balanced. This approach reflects a continuation of the strategy used during the 2025 season. The team aims to maintain player health and rhythm by sharing the load, despite previous challenges in consistency when rotating personnel. Official decisions regarding specific series assignments will be finalized as game situations dictate.

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