Running back Chuba Hubbard has given Carolina Panthers fans a season to remember. But unfortunately, that season has been cut short.
In a surprise development from Saturday morning, the team placed the fourth-year rusher on injured reserve due to a calf strain. The move, with only two games remaining on the schedule, now effectively ends Hubbard’s standout campaign.
Hubbard ran for career-highs in yards (1,195 yards) and touchdowns (10). He is just the fourth player in franchise history to rush for at least 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns in a single season—joining Stephen Davis (2003), DeAngelo Williams (2008) and Christian McCaffrey (2019).
2024 also saw Hubbard secure a life-changing four-year contract extension as well as his first NFC Offensive Player of the Week nod for his triumphant performance in last Sunday’s overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Here’s how Panthers fans are taking the news of the early end to Hubbard’s remarkable run . . .
never forget some fans were ready to move on from him, what a season Chuba Hubbard pic.twitter.com/U9EczAAZKx
— Blande (@JustBlande) December 28, 2024
NGL this kinda caught me by surprise, with it being the Holidays and all.
Hell of a season for Chuba 😤
Rest up, see you next year 🫡 https://t.co/pnUZO9hdLz
— Keep Purring Podcast (Ben) (@KeepPurringBen) December 28, 2024
Wow. An impressive season comes to an end. No need to risk a significant injury. Wonder if Miles Sanders will return at some point or if this will be the Boone/Blackshear show. https://t.co/isfeLMSHu9
— Two Growls One Roar (@2growls1roar) December 28, 2024
I’ll be traveling during this game anyway.
Guess I won’t be missing much.
Great season, Chuba 🫡 https://t.co/fWeepA22eE
— Panthers Culture 🥷🏽 (@PanthersCulture) December 28, 2024
Damn Chuba is on IR 😔 we probably won’t win another game now
— For Panthers Fans Only (Podcast) (@FPFO_Podcast) December 28, 2024
Chuba went out on top this season with his final play walking it off at The Bank against the Cardinals.
Glad we aren’t risking his body for meaningless games
— keep suffering (@keepsuffering93) December 28, 2024
I get it. Last thing you want is Chuba to tear an ACL on a 4-11 team after a contract extension. https://t.co/b2Gb6x7var
— The 4 Man Rush (@4ourmanrush) December 28, 2024
Guess Bryce gonna win with the replacements. Can’t wait pic.twitter.com/ZZXxiuIIZM
— Panther Bo (@panther_bo) December 28, 2024
