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The Cleveland Browns could find their Nick Chubb replacement via trade.
While some are holding out for the Cleveland Browns to bring back fan-favorite running back Nick Chubb, the team could resort to a trade to help fill the void in their backfield.
Chubb’s recent stretch has been anything but smooth heading into his first free agency. In Week 2 of the 2023 season, Chubb suffered a devastating knee injury against the Steelers — a torn MCL and damage to his ACL — that ended his year and bled into the next.
Following a grueling rehab, Chubb made his return in Week 7 last season and wasted no time making an impact, finding the end zone in his first game back. But just when it seemed like the comeback was gaining momentum, another setback struck. A broken foot in Week 15 against the Chiefs brought his season to an early halt.
Chubb closed out last season with 332 rushing yards on 102 carries — a career-low 3.3 yards per carry. For a back who once rattled off four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, there are questions about his durability moving forward, especially as a feature back.
