This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/panthers as Dave Canales finally changes course on nonsensical RB split for Panthers.

The Carolina Panthers may not have a shared backfield for much longer, if at all. Head coach Dave Canales wrapped up Week 8 on Monday, chatting with reporters a little less than 24 hours following his team's 40-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Sunday's defeat ...

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle took the NFL by storm when he filled for an injured Chuba Hubbard earlier this month. Dowdle ended up recording 389 rushing yards in two games as the team's starter while Hubbard was dealing with a calf strain.

The Carolina Panthers had all but lost at halftime last week, and Andy Dalton was in the midst of a truly terrible game. He probably should've been benched then

After a decisive loss to the Bills, the Panthers need to figure out a few things, one of them being their RB rotation.

Dave Canales admitted what was obvious to Carolina onlookers over the past two games: The Panthers can’t ignore that Rico Dowdle is clearly their best running back right now.

Canales rotated Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle on alternate series over the past two weeks, but he now seems inclined to give the bulk of the carries to Dowdle, who has clearly outplayed Hubbard since his return from a calf injury.

There was no rain through the Panthers’ first three home games of 2025. But on Sunday, it poured. What Carolina’s head coach said afterward.

With fans awaiting to hear optimistic updates regarding Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, those fans will get their wish. After a miserable showing for the Panthers against the Buffalo Bills, Young has logged in a full practice session on Wednesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Rico Dowdle spoke with Pam Oliver to discuss the Carolina Panthers' upset win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 9.