The biggest absence is of course that of breakout starting running back Chuba Hubbard, who was placed on the injured reserve list on Saturday after the team discovered a calf stra

It may have come to an early end, but Chuba Hubbard’s career year will go down as one of the best in Panthers franchise history.

The Carolina Panthers have shut down leading rusher Chuba Hubbard for the final two games of the season because of a strained calf.