Chuba Hubbard out with hamstring injury for Panthers' preseason game

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Chuba Hubbard out with hamstring injury for Panthers' preseason game

Summary

Chuba Hubbard will not play in the Panthers' second preseason game against the Bills on Saturday due to a hamstring injury. He did not practice on Thursday and is considered week-to-week after an MRI. Panthers head coach Dave Canales indicated that Jonathon Brooks is expected to take on a larger role in Hubbard's absence, marking his first preseason action after missing the previous year due to injuries. Other running backs on the roster include Trevor Etienne, AJ Dillon, Anthony Tyus, and Miles Davis.

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Status Watch

•Hubbard is week-to-week following a hamstring injury.
•He will miss the preseason game against the Bills on Saturday.
•Jonathon Brooks is set to have a bigger role in the game.
•Brooks returns after missing last preseason and most of last season.

Latest Updates

3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers get concerning Chuba Hubbard news amid hamstring injury
3:28 PMYahoo Sports — Chuba Hubbard week-to-week with hamstring injury

What they're saying

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The Panthers plan on playing their starters in their second preseason game, but they'll be without one member of the offense against the Bills on Saturday.
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