Chuba Hubbard, Panthers
The Carolina Panthers signed Chuba Hubbard to a four-year, $33.2 million contract last year to be their running back of the future. That plan only lasted half a season, as Hubbard suffered an injury early in the season. In his absence, veteran Rico Dowdle took over starting duties and looked like the vastly superior back. This could make Hubbard expendable, and he’d probably be the best running back on the Patriots roster.
The biggest issue here is the money. Hubbard carries a $7.5 million cap hit next year, which is a lot to spend for an unremarkable running back. If a deal is going to get done, the Panthers will likely need to eat a portion of Hubbard’s contract.
