Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
CHARLOTTE, NC – Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will play Sunday against the New York Jets after missing the last two games with a calf injury, and wide receiver Jalen Coker will make his season debut after missing the team’s first six games with a quad injury.
Tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders will also return after missing the last three games with a high ankle sprain.
Hubbard was listed as a full participant on the team’s depth chart after practicing full on Friday.
Hubbard’s role this week is unclear given that Rico Dowdle has run for 389 yards and accounted for 473 yards from scrim