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Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has shared his thoughts on overcoming adversity, following a fumble in last week's game against the Buccaneers. Reflecting on the incident, Hubbard stated, "Yeah, definitely use it as motivation... I don't just lose all the work I put in because of that one mistake." He emphasized the importance of hard work and resilience throughout his career.

Hubbard's journey with the Panthers has been marked by perseverance, earning him a contract extension. He acknowledged that similar challenges would have affected him differently earlier in his career. "No one's perfect," he noted, emphasizing the value of building a strong foundation to rely on during tough times.

Meanwhile, quarterback Bryce Young's approach to sliding has been a topic of discussion. Young admitted it's not conventional: "I feel like I've had some OK attempts. I've had some, not-great attempts." Hubbard commented humorously on Young's style but remained supportive: "He hasn't had to slide yet like that... He's making people miss."

Panthers head coach Dave Canales addressed Young's technique with understanding but stressed safety: "And I think you've seen him kind of move around and find ways to avoid those contacts and those big hits."

Special teams captain Sam Franklin Jr. apologized for his post-game outburst directed at Buccaneers players. Franklin expressed regret over his actions: "That kind of stuff isn't accepted in the NFL." He vowed to learn from the experience and improve his conduct.

Coach Canales also discussed a controversial non-touchdown call involving Adam Thielen. The Panthers sought clarification from officials after disputing their decision due to limited camera angles. Canales remarked, "We saw control and just kind of reiterated the fact that the ball can move as long as you don't lose control."

On injury updates, Canales reported progress for rookie wideout Jalen Coker and tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders. Coker returned to full practice participation after recovering from a quadriceps strain. Sanders was listed as a limited participant but showed promising signs during practice.