At this time last year, linebacker Bradley Chubb was dealing with a lot of emotions. He had left the only organization he had known during his time in the NFL and was on his way to a team in South Florida that agreed to trade a first-round pick and a running back for his services.
The Miami Dolphins immediately handed Chubb a five-year extension upon his arrival, and although he took some time to adjust to his new team, he’s playing some of his best football in 2023.
With the anniversary of the trade being this week, Chubb took some time to appreciate his new team during his media availability in Germany.
“Before the first question, today marks a year, my first time back with the Miami Dolphins team,” Chubb said unprompted. “This time last year, I had a lot of emotions going, a lot of everything going, and I just want to, right now, I just once again, thank Mr. Ross and his family, Mr. Garfinkel and his family, Mr. Grier, Coach Mike (McDaniel). Changed my life, man, and I’m glad to be here. I’m glad to be here with this team, and I’m thankful to be here in Germany with you guys. Wouldn’t have got this opportunity if this time last year wasn’t around. Still a little emotional part of my journey, but at the end of the day, man, I’m right where I need to be. God has a plan for me and my family, and it’s right here in Germany right now. I’m taking the fullest advantage of it, and I appreciate y’all out here.”
Chubb leads the Dolphins with five sacks in eight games this year, as he’s on pace to rival his career-high in the statistic (12 in 2018 with the Denver Broncos).
Since arriving in Miami, he’s helped his current team to a 10-6 record in his first 16 games, while he’s seen his former team struggle, going 5-12 since then. That includes the Dolphins’ 70-20 victory over the Broncos back in Week 3.
The linebacker appears to be in a good place right now, and he’s helping his team each week. That has to be a good feeling.