This offseason, the reigning NFC South champions were aggressive in free agency, and did not suffer an abundance of veteran departures. However, the Carolina Panthers got a big year from one of their 2025 offseason acquisitions, and he’s now a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s one reason that ESPN’s Aaron Schatz suggests that the biggest roster hole for Dave Canales’s team is running back. Carolina may have a problem with its running back room — Bovada (@BovadaOfficial) December 22, 2024 “The Panthers let Rico Dowdle leave in free agency," explained Schatz, “and are planning to start Chuba Hubbard, who was excellent in 2024 but last year had the lowest avoided tackle rate among backs with at least 100 carries, according to FTN charting.” Hubbard’s excellent 2024 saw him start the team’s first 15 games of the season. He amassed career highs in carries (250), yards (1,195) and rushing touchdowns (10). He opened 2025 as the starter but a calf injury in October knocked him out of two games.…