Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will have a new backfield partner in Week 15.
As announced on Saturday afternoon, the team has elevated seventh-year rusher Mike Boone from the practice squad for tomorrow’s contest against the Dallas Cowboys.
The 29-year-old split his previous six NFL seasons between the Minnesota Vikings (2018 to 2020), Denver Broncos (2021 to 2022) and Houston Texans (2023). He rushed for 539 yards and four touchdowns in 66 games over that span.
Boone, who ran for 76 yards and a score on 18 carries in the preseason, joined Carolina’s practice squad at the end of August. He’s gone on to appear in two regular-season games since, totaling seven rushing yards on four attempts.
He’ll provide some depth at the running back position following the season-ending injury to rookie Jonathon Brooks. The second-round pick re-tore the ACL in his right knee in last week’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and was placed on injured reserve this past Tuesday.
Carolina also elevated outside linebacker Jacoby Windmon and downgraded running back/return specialist Raheem Blackshear to out with a chest injury.
