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

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is realizing the fruits of his labor. On Thursday, Hubbard and the Panthers reached a four-year, $33.2 million contract extension. The 25-year-old back, who was set to become a free agent by season's end,

The Carolina Panthers on Thursday rewarded running back Chuba Hubbard with a four-year contract extension that will run through 2028. The deal, according to a league source, is worth $33 million with a maximum value of $37.