Nick Chubb Retires
Nick Chubb signs a one-day contract to officially retire with the Cleveland Browns.
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In 2022, Chubb finished second in the NFL with 1,525 rushing yards. He also made four consecutive Pro Bowls from 2019 through 2022.
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Chubb’s 2023 knee injury involved tears to his MCL and ACL, required two surgeries, and kept him out for a full year. He returned in Week 7 of 2024 and appeared in eight games that season.
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In his retirement announcement on Instagram, Chubb wrote, “Today’s the day I’ve been avoiding for a while,” adding that he had known for some time but was finally ready to say he was done playing football.
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Browns co-owner JW Johnson said Chubb would attend practice before the home opener; the team suggested he might serve as Dawg Pound captain or take part in the tradition of smashing an honorary guitar.
Nick Chubb will sign a one-day contract with the Cleveland Browns and retire as a member of the franchise that drafted him in 2018, Dawg Pound Daily reported. The four-time Pro Bowl running back spent seven seasons in Cleveland before finishing his career with the Houston Texans in 2025, accumulating 7,349 rushing yards and 54 touchdowns across 100 NFL games.
The Browns will hold a retirement press conference and honor Chubb at their home opener against the Carolina Panthers, according to SI.com. A devastating knee injury in 2023 — which tore his MCL and ACL and required two surgeries — ultimately ended the career of a running back who ranks third in Browns history with 6,843 rushing yards, behind only Jim Brown and Leroy Kelly.
A Peak Season Before the Career-Ending Injury
Chubb's NFL career reached its height in 2022 when he rushed for 1,525 yards — the second-most in the league that season, per Athlon Sports. He made four consecutive Pro Bowls from 2019 through 2022, establishing himself as one of the league's elite running backs during the Browns' competitive window.
Everything changed on November 9, 2023, when Chubb suffered the catastrophic knee injury that would ultimately derail his career. The damage required two separate surgeries and kept him sidelined for the entire 2024 season. He returned to action in Week 7 of 2024 with the Texans but appeared in just eight games.
Chubb's Long Road to Accepting Retirement
Chubb announced his retirement on Instagram in late August, writing that "Today's the day I've been avoiding for a while." He explained that he had known for some time that his playing days were finished but needed time to accept the reality of stepping away from the game.
Browns co-owner JW Johnson confirmed that Chubb will attend team practice before the home opener. The organization is considering ways to honor the veteran, including potentially naming him Dawg Pound captain or involving him in the tradition of smashing an honorary guitar.
Seven Seasons of Excellence in Cleveland
Chubb's seven-year tenure with the Browns made him one of the franchise's most beloved modern-era players. His 6,843 rushing yards rank third all-time in team history, and his consistent excellence provided the Browns with a reliable offensive anchor during his time in Cleveland.
By choosing to retire as a Brown rather than fade into obscurity elsewhere, Chubb brings closure to a relationship with the franchise that defined the prime years of his NFL career. The one-day contract allows him to finish his professional story in the place where it began.
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