JUST IN: Devastation for the Browns as Star RB Suffers Another Injury After Recent Recovery
The Cleveland Browns’ star running back, who worked tirelessly to return from a severe knee injury last season, fractured his left foot during the third quarter of Sunday’s 21-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He exited Huntington Bank Field on crutches with his foot in a walking boot, raising concerns among teammates, coaches, and fans.
Former teammate Kareem Hunt expressed shock and sympathy upon hearing the news. “I didn’t even know that,” Hunt said after rushing for 45 yards on 13 carries. “I’m going to pray for him. It’s been a tough road, but if anyone can come back stronger, it’s him.”
Defensive end Myles Garrett, sidelined briefly earlier in the game due to an eye injury, shared his deep disappointment. “It just keeps getting worse,” Garrett said. “He’s the hardest-working, most resilient guy in the locker room, and he’s faced so much adversity already.”
The exact play when Chubb got injured is unclear. He ran for 8 yards early in the third quarter before mishandling a pass that led to an interception. On Cleveland’s next possession, Kansas City linebacker Leo Chanel forced a fumble after making contact with Chubb. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski speculated that Chubb might have been stepped on during the play.
Nick Chubb’s injury has cast a shadow over an already challenging season for the Cleveland Browns. His return from a devastating knee injury in 2023 was one of the team’s few highlights. After suffering severe damage to his knee in Week 2 last season, requiring two surgeries to repair torn ligaments, meniscus, and medial capsule, Chubb defied expectations by making a remarkable comeback in Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski praised Chubb’s determination, saying, “I can’t tell you how much I respect him as a person, what he means to this football team. I know this is just another obstacle that he will overcome.”
Though Chubb hadn’t fully regained his signature explosiveness, he remained committed to playing through the season rather than shutting down to prepare for 2025. Unfortunately, his latest foot injury has raised uncertainty about his future, especially as he approaches unrestricted free agency after the season. Chubb has expressed a desire to retire with the Browns, the team that drafted him in the second round six years ago.
Defensive end Myles Garrett reflected on Chubb’s importance to the team: “He’s one of the cornerstones…We want to be there for him in every way possible, but it’s a real freaking shame.”