The Cleveland Browns are about to face a difficult scenario involving Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb.
After sustaining a season-ending injury in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chubb is sidelined for the entire year. In order to fix his knee, Chubb, 27, required two surgeries, the most recent of which was performed on November 14.
Without any baggage, Chubb has been the team’s engine, performing on the field. From the time Chubb was selected in the second round in 2018 to the present, the Browns have placed a great deal of reliance on him. During the previous season, he ran for 1,525 yards and 12 touchdowns. He had over 1,000 yards of rushing for the fourth straight season, and his career 5.3 yards per carry ranks among the best in the league.
Many people hope that he won’t ever wear another uniform during his NFL career because he is a fan favorite. However, as Zac Jackson of The Athletic noted, the figures as of right now might make it difficult. Jackson made a possible fix pitch.
On the podcast “Civilized Barking,” Jackson stated, “Nick has no guaranteed money but his cap number is $16 million and it would be $4 million in dead money to cut him.” “I believe a revised contract would be the solution with both Nick and Jack Conklin.”