As the Cleveland Browns get set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles, they need to get their ground game back on track. Getting star running back Nick Chubb, who had his 21-day window to return activated last week, would be a big boost toward that cause for the rest of the 2024 season.
Chubb suffered a significant knee injury, tearing both his ACL and MCL, in the second week of the 2023 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This was a Monday Night Football showdown, and while the Browns managed to rally to 11 wins that year, their run game has not been the same.
Is Nick Chubb playing today?
No, Nick Chubb will not suit up for the Browns today. He remains off of the 53-man roster and in his 21-day window to return. This means that Jerome Ford and D’Onta Foreman will continue to see the bulk of the carries for the Browns as they look to get back in the win column against the Eagles.
How long is Nick Chubb out?
Reports indicate that Nick Chubb will make his return to the Browns next week at home against the Cincinnati Bengals. If the Browns can sneak back to 2-4 today before entering AFC North play next week, there is still hope for their 2024 campaign.
Getting their superstar running back on the field would be a massive boost of confidence as they continue to get healthier along the offensive line as well. While Chubb will likely be eased in on a pitch count, seeing that No. 24 back on the field in the brown and orange will mean something to all of those in attendance at Huntington Bank Stadium and to those watching on TV.