Ahead of their Week 5 showdown against the struggling Miami Dolphins, the Carolina Panthers have decided to not let star running back Chuba Hubbard practice on Wednesday. He had hurt himself earlier this season but was still able to play during Week 4 against the New England Patriots, but he struggled during that game and was playing hurt.
This now raises the question of will be be able to play against the Miami Dolphins this week or is he still hurt and will be play while hurt again?
The star running back struggled against the Patriots as he had a 51% snap share, the lowest of the season so far. He just had 13 touches for 69 yards as he hobbled through that game. New England Dominated Carolina during that game, with the final score of 42-13 as the entire team struggled to get their offense and defense going.
What Happened to Chuba Hubbard?
Ahead of that game against the Patriots, Chubba Hubbardwas already hurt, as he had two limited practices due to a calf injury he had suffered ahead of that game. He had been listed questionable ahead of the Week 4 clash, but he ultimately returned and played in that game.
Is Chuba Hubbard Playing Week 5?
Panthers head coach Dave Canales revealed in a press conference that Hubbard will still need more treatment on his calf, though they are still holding out hope that he can be allowed to play ahead of the game against Miami. They are currently employing a “wait-and-see” approach to the injured running back.
“The calf needs more treatment. The calf needs more time,” Canales said. “And so, we’re just taking it day to day with Chuba right now. We needed to get him a rest day today, not put him out there and try to get him on the other side of it.
There is still no timeline of when he will actually return. With Hubbard still rehabilitating his knee, it may be possible that he may be sitting out that Dolphins game to prevent further injuries.
Chuba Hubbard Fantasy Outlook
With Hubbard still hurt, it would be best to sit him out, as the running back may be returning during the Panthers’ next game. For now, fans should look to Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne as they take up his mantle as he nurses himself back to health.
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