AFC Opponent Could Pursue Browns' Nick Chubb

An AFC opponent could try to sign Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb.

Evan Massey | Feb 1, 2025

Nov 3, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field. / Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Browns will have to make a tough decision about running back Nick Chubb this offseason.

Just a couple of short years ago, Chubb was one of the best running backs in the NFL. He struck fear in the hearts of any opponent that he faced.

Unfortunately, a knee injury completely changed his career trajectory.

While he was able to return from the injury in 2024, Chubb did not look like his old self. He ended up playing in eight games, carrying the football 102 times for 332 yards and three touchdowns. Those numbers average out to just 3.3 yards per carry.

At 29 years old, Chubb is a big gamble. The Browns don't have a lot of financial flexibility and may be forced to let him walk if he receives bigger offers elsewhere.

Who could look to sign Chubb this offseason?

Bleacher Report recently suggested that the Tennessee Titans could be a potential Chubb suitor this offseason.

"The Tennessee Titans may want more backfield talent next to Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears to help support a young quarterback—which Tennessee will, presumably, draft No. 1 overall," they wrote.

Chubb simply cannot be viewed as a clear-cut workhorse running back. There is a chance that he could bounce back to being that level of player in 2025, but there is no guarantee of that happening.

Seeing Chubb walk away would be a tough pill to swallow. Cleveland fans absolutely love him, but the reality of the situation is that the NFL is a busniess. If the Browns don't think that Chubb can get back to being a high-end starter, they may be forced to consider parting ways with him.

It will be interesting to see what happens this offseason, but Chubb will be a name to keep a close eye on.

Should he be allowed to test the market, the Titans could very well be a team to watch. Only time will tell, but there is a very real chance that Chubb's time with Cleveland could be drawing short.

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Published Feb 1, 2025

EVAN MASSEY

Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst who covers college football, the NFL and NBA. He has contributed to the On SI network since July 2021. He has also written for ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Forbes, Bleacher Report, NFLAnalysis.net, NBAAnalysis.net and many other publications. In his free time, Evan enjoys spending time with his wife and son.