Backfield
Who backs up the Panthers at running back?
Carolina Panthers running back depth chart, updated Jul 26, 2026. Chuba Hubbard leads the Panthers backfield, with Jonathon Brooks as the direct handcuff. Depth order reflects the current published depth chart; 2025 efficiency below is from verified play-by-play data (nflverse).
Panthers running back depth chart
| # | Player | Status | 2025 RYOE | RYOE/Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuba Hubbard | Active | -39.2 | -0.30 |
| 2 | Jonathon Brooks | Active | — | — |
| 3 | Trevor Etienne | Active | — | — |
| 4 | AJ Dillon | Active | — | — |
| 5 | Anthony Tyus | Active | — | — |
| 6 | Miles Davis | Active | — | — |
A dash means the back did not qualify for the 2025 rushing leaderboard — usually a rookie or a player with too few carries.
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