Chuba Hubbard’s season is over.
The Carolina Panthers positioned their chief on injured reserve Saturday with a calf pressure.
Hubbard was restricted in follow Friday with a knee damage and was listed as questionable to play Sunday towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After coaching, Hubbard complained of ache and underwent an MRI, which the staff stated revealed a grade two calf pressure.
Hubbard ran for 1,195 yards, the fourth-most in franchise historical past, and 10 touchdowns this season. He is sixth within the league in dashing yards.
He turns into the third Panthers working again to be positioned on injured reserve this season, becoming a member of Miles Sanders and rookie Jonathan Brooks.
The transfer probably means Mike Boone will begin Sunday towards Tampa Bay, with Raheem Blackshear additionally anticipated to see reps.
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Hubbard concluded his season final week by dashing for 152 yards and two touchdowns, together with a 21-yard rating in time beyond regulation because the Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals, 36-30. He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
He additionally caught 43 passes for 171 yards and a landing this season.
Associated Press reporting.
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