Jul 26, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) walks off after practice at training camp. Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Dave Canales comments on first fight at Panthers training camp

Originally posted on Carolina Panthers on SI
By Tim Weaver | Last updated Jul 28, 2025 12:15 PM ET

When the pads finally go on, things tend to get a bit more chippy at training camp. For the Carolina Panthers, today's practice was the first fully-padded session of the year, and they did not disappoint. While you never want to see a full-blown brawl where there's risk of injuries, you also can't really trust an NFL team that never gets into any fights.

On that score, we have just been treated to the first skirmish at Panthers camp. According to beat reporters, the fight ensued when linebacker Trevin Wallace popped running back Chuba Hubbard after he caught a swing pass. The two were quickly separated by their teammates before it could get too serious, though.

Trevin Wallace, Chuba Hubbard scuffle

First camp fight. Trevin Wallace knocked Chuba Hubbard to the ground. Chuba comes up swinging. Jaycee Horn takes Wallace out of the scrum.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) July 28, 2025

Here's what head coach Dave Canales had to say about it after practice.

Dave Canales on Panthers' first fight

#Panthers HC Dave Canales on the Trevin Wallace-Chuba Hubbard skirmish. Fwiw, Wallace was smiling coming off the field with JJ Jansen: pic.twitter.com/clnAqdRkNL
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) July 28, 2025

Wallace was passed over for the defensive playcaller role after Josey Jewell was released - that duty has fallen to veteran Christian Rozeboom, who signed with the Panthers in free agency. Ideally Wallace will be able to take over that job eventually, but for now he's still going to be on the weakside.

As for Hubbard, he's coming off a major breakout year that should have sent him to his first career Pro Bowl, but he was snubbed. If the offensive line can manage to stay healthy, he should project for another strong line in 2025. However, Carolina's backfield depth is vastly better now than it was last season, so we may see Hubbard's carries take a dip in favor of Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne.

This article first appeared on Carolina Panthers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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