Sure, running backs have been devalued across the NFL, but for the rebuilding Panthers — despite what they say, they are rebuilding — signing running back Chuba Hubbard to a four-year contract extension on Thursday was a valid team-building move.

Chuba Hubbard is in the midst of a career year with the Panthers. Carolina is rewarding him with a lucrative, four-year contract extension.

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a four-year extension with running back Chuba Hubbard, the team announced Thursday. As for the financial particulars of the deal, NFL Media notes Hubbard is putting pen to paper on a four-year,