The Nick Chubb era in Cleveland seems to be finished.
The Browns reported that when they selected two runners from the 2025 draft and recently renegotiated the Jerome Ford agreement. But now, the managing director Andrew Berry has also explicitly declared that the return of Chubb to the club does not seem to be in the cards.
“I wouldn’t tell anything, but I would say that it is Probably more and more improbable“Said Berry in an interview on Friday with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima on the 92.3 of Cleveland.” We have two young guys we love. We think Jerome plays a role. It may be a bit like seeing how the roles are shaking in the runner room.
“Listen, you are never going to exclude someone as close and dear to our heart as Nick. And I would expect him to take another step, being another year of the injury. But I might say that a return is less likely – at least in the short term – with us right now.”
Chubb, 29, was a second round choice in 2018 and has become one of the best runners in the history of the franchise during its first five seasons. But he suffered a devastating and end of season knee injury during week 2 of 2023. Although he was able to play eight games in 2024, his production dropped when he had only 3.3 yards per race. It is an average of 5.3 yards per race before his injury in 2023.
While the Browns can move forward, Berry said that he understood that it was the difficult part of the company – which goes from a favorite of fans who was part of the team spine for years.
“My work in decision -making is to be non -emotional. And then in terms of people management and treatment, it is to be able to do it as empathy as possible,” said Berry. “I think one of the most difficult things is when you move away from a player who meant a lot for the organization and meant a lot for the community.
“But the reality is, look at, I would like the key actors in our organization to stay with us forever, play up to 45 years. Unfortunately, this sport does not allow it. And therefore it is part of the difficult parts of work, but that does not change the way you see, treat, or feel the guys who have succeeded like people.”
Cleveland selected Quinshon Judkins at n ° 36 in the second round and Dylan Sampson at n ° 126 in the fourth round of this year’s draft.
Chubb rushed to 6,843 yards with 51 affected in his career. In 2024, he collected 332 yards with three affected and caught five passes for 31 yards.
