Chuba Hubbard ranked 27th among NFL starting running backs by PFF
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Pro Football Focus ranks Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard 27th for the upcoming season. A calf injury hampered his performance in 2025, limiting him to 511 rushing yards and one touchdown in 15 games. Hubbard's struggles were compounded by the emergence of Rico Dowdle, who has since left for Pittsburgh. With Dowdle's departure, Hubbard has a chance to reclaim his starting role despite competition from Jonathon Brooks. The Panthers will look for improvement as the new season approaches.
- •Chuba Hubbard ranked 27th among starting RBs by PFF.
- •Injuries led to a decline in performance in 2025.
- •Hubbard's 2025 season stats included 511 rushing yards.
- •Rico Dowdle's departure opens up competition.
- •Jonathon Brooks could challenge Hubbard for the starting role.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers' Chuba Hubbard catches low ranking on PFF's starting RB list
"A down year in 2025 helped send Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard down PFF's ranks for 2026.
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