Nick Chubb
28-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Knee - ACL + MCL
Est. Return 8/1/2024
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
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28
YDS
170
TD
0
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21
TD
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2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Chubb's season-ending knee injury was one of the most upsetting moments of last season, somehow looking even worse than the ACL, MCL and meniscus tears he eventually was diagnosed with. Frankly, it would be a career-ending injury for many lesser backs in their late 20s. Chubb might not be human, however, with incredible athleticism potentially allowing for a faster-than-usual recovery and/or continued productivity even if he loses a step. Chubb tore three ligaments (MCL, PCL, LCL) in the same left knee in 2015 at Georgia, and he came back the next year with 1,130 rushing yards. The injury ended up being little more than a speed bump long term, as evidenced by Chubb's excellent NFL career. With all that said, Chubb is now 28 years old and faces a battle to meet his normal standards in the first year back from injury. Despite his Wolverine-like recovery from the first major knee injury, Chubb dropped to 5.0 YPC for the Bulldogs in 2016 -- a sharp contrast to the 6.8 YPC he averaged across his three other seasons. He accepted a pay cut from Cleveland this offseason, after the team added D'Onta Foreman to a backfield that still has Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong. Reading between the lines, the Browns believe Chubb can complete his recovery and return to a lead role... but they aren't necessarily counting on it. Fantasy managers should probably take the same approach, rather than depending on Chubb to be the lineup fixture he was for the past half-decade. Read Past Outlooks
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No timetable for practice return
Chubb (knee) said Wednesday that he doesn't have a timeline for returning to practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Chubb had surgery Sept. 29 to address an MCL tear and then another procedure Nov. 14 to repair a torn ACL. The left knee injury he suffered Week 2 last season also included damage to his meniscus and medial capsule, further adding to the difficulty of rehabbing the second severe injury to the same knee during his playing career. He previously tore three ligaments in the knee during his time at college in Georgia in 2015, though in that case, his ACL remained intact. Chubb seems unlikely to be ready for the start of training camp and might also miss the start of the regular season, but he anticipates making a full recovery and playing in games at some point in 2024. In the meantime, the Browns have Jerome Ford, D'Onta Foreman and Pierre Strong as their top running backs, with Nyheim Hines potentially pitching in as a pass-catching specialist.
Chubb had surgery Sept. 29 to address an MCL tear and then another procedure Nov. 14 to repair a torn ACL. The left knee injury he suffered Week 2 last season also included damage to his meniscus and medial capsule, further adding to the difficulty of rehabbing the second severe injury to the same knee during his playing career. He previously tore three ligaments in the knee during his time at college in Georgia in 2015, though in that case, his ACL remained intact. Chubb seems unlikely to be ready for the start of training camp and might also miss the start of the regular season, but he anticipates making a full recovery and playing in games at some point in 2024. In the meantime, the Browns have Jerome Ford, D'Onta Foreman and Pierre Strong as their top running backs, with Nyheim Hines potentially pitching in as a pass-catching specialist.
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Broken Tackle %
32.1%Positive Run %
92.9%% Yds After Contact
60.6%Avg Yds After Contact
3.7Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
16.0% Snaps w/Touch
62.7%Air Yards Per Game
-0.5Air Yards Per Snap
-0.02% Team Air Yards
0.0%% Team Targets
0.7%Avg Depth of Target
-0.3 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
5.5% Targeted On Route
25.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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5' 11"Weight
227 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.53 secShuttle Time
4.25 secCone Drill
7.09 secVertical Jump
38.5 inBroad Jump
128 inBench Press
29 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
32.00 in
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No target date yet
Chubb revealed Wednesday that he doesn't yet have a target date for his return from a knee injury suffered in Week 2 of the 2023 season, ESPN.com reports. "I'm not looking too far ahead," Chubb said at Wednesday's minicamp. "I'm just taking it day by day."
ANALYSIS
Chubb's severe knee injury required a pair of surgeries to repair his MCL and ACL. He was Cleveland's clear lead back before suffering the injury, but the Browns have plenty of contingency plans in place should Chubb still be working his way up to speed when the 2024 regular season begins. Jerome Ford filled in capably after Chubb went down in 2023, and the Browns signed free agent running backs D'Onta Foreman and Nyheim Hines, the latter of whom is recovering from an ACL tear of his own.
Chubb's severe knee injury required a pair of surgeries to repair his MCL and ACL. He was Cleveland's clear lead back before suffering the injury, but the Browns have plenty of contingency plans in place should Chubb still be working his way up to speed when the 2024 regular season begins. Jerome Ford filled in capably after Chubb went down in 2023, and the Browns signed free agent running backs D'Onta Foreman and Nyheim Hines, the latter of whom is recovering from an ACL tear of his own.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Chubb is arguably the league's best pure runner, but his fantasy upside had been limited by Kareem Hunt drawing targets at his expense. While effective as a pass catcher, Chubb hasn't been given the chance to accumulate volume, with his 49 targets from 2019 still a career high. It's possible that the Browns might give Chubb a little more work as a pass catcher with Hunt no longer on the team, as new backup Jerome Ford didn't draw a target in his rookie season. If Chubb sets a new career high in targets it could bring with it his best fantasy year yet, especially if Deshaun Watson can get his act together at quarterback. If Watson produces for the Browns anywhere near the level he did for the Texans, Chubb will be a threat to lead the league in touchdowns. While Chubb is the owner of an absurd career average of 5.2 yards per carry, he has yet to play in a truly good offense in the NFL. The biggest concern with Chubb might be durability given that he turns 28 in December, but it doesn't seem like anything else can stop him.
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Running on land again
Chubb (knee) resumed running on land within the last week, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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Takes pay cut
Chubb (knee) agreed Thursday to restructure his contract with the Browns, lowering his $11.75 million base salary while adding additional incentives, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Almost ready to resume load running
Chubb (knee) is expected to resume load running soon, and the next three months will determine his availability for the start of the 2024 season, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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May be asked to renegotiate
The Browns want to keep Chubb (knee) but might consider releasing him this offseason if the two sides can't agree on a new contract, according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic.
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Wanted back in Cleveland
General manager Andrew Berry said Monday that the Browns intend to bring back Chubb (knee) for the 2024 season, despite the running back's current health and contract situation, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
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