Chuba Hubbard is about to go from the No. 1 running back to a secondary role behind Rico Dowdle. Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales all but confirmed as much during his media availability this week, which immediately sparked speculation about a potential trade before the 2025 deadline.
The chances of Carolina trading Hubbard are remote. He's a respected locker-room leader and signed a four-year extension with the franchise last season. Although his on-field production has dipped, it's also worth remembering that he has been dealing with a calf issue that is clearly restricting his explosiveness.