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Hubbard lost his lead back role to Dowdle in 2025 after a calf injury and put up some of the worst numbers of his career as a result. Despite speculation he might lose that gig to Jonathon Brooks in 2026 due to a training camp hamstring injury, head coach Dave Canales said Hubbard is nearing a return. Meanwhile, Brooks had to work out on the side of practice on Tuesday, Sept. 1 with an apparent ailment of his own.
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Hubbard lost lead role to Dowdle; faces Brooks competition despite injury recovery.

Hubbard lost his lead back role to Dowdle in 2025 after a calf injury and put up some of the worst numbers of his career as a result; despite speculation he might lose the job to Jonathon Brooks in 2026 due to a training camp hamstring injury, head coach Dave Canales said Hubbard is nearing a return, though Brooks also had to work out on the side of practice with an apparent ailment.

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