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Former Georgia RB Nick Chubb enters NFL concussion protocol

Former Georgia Bulldog Nick Chubb has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head/neck area in training camp

Former Georgia Bulldog Nick Chubb has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head/neck area in training camp. The Cleveland Browns running back finished second in the NFL in rushing yards (1,494) last season behind Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry.

The former UGA standout has played in every game throughout his two year NFL career. Cleveland will miss him should he miss any game action. Hopefully, Chubb can heal up soon and get ready for the start of the NFL season.

The Cleveland Browns open their season against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 13. Kareem Hunt will assume the starting role in the Cleveland backfield until Chubb returns. Chubb must go through the various steps of the protocol before he’ll be able to fully return to practice and eventually able to play in a game.

Chubb is a key fixture in Cleveland’s offense. The Browns will look to improve upon their 6-10 record from last season.

We will provide updates on the status of Chubb’s recovery. His injury could open the door for Cleveland to bring back former Georgia Bulldog Brian Herrien. The Browns previously cut Herrien this offseason.

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Former UGA RB Nick Chubb suffers potential concussion

Former Georgia Bulldog Nick Chubb suffered a potential concussion injury at Cleveland Browns practice.

Former Georgia Bulldog Nick Chubb had a big-time season in the NFL last season. The Cleveland Browns running back finished second in the NFL in rushing yards (1,494) behind Derrick Henry in 2019.

Now, Nick Chubb is undergoing evaluation for a concussion. Chubb took a significant hit in practice. The former UGA standout has played in every game throughout his two year NFL career.

The Cleveland Browns open their seasons against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 13. Kareem Hunt will assume the starting role in the Cleveland backfield for the time being.

We’ll keep you updated on the status of Chubb’s injury. His injury could open the door for Cleveland to bring back former Georgia Bulldog Brian Herrien. The Browns previously cut Herrien this offseason.

Nick Chubb’s injury could additionally have some serious fantasy football implications for all of the fantasy football fans out there. Chubb is going as a top ten running back in the majority of fantasy drafts.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the news:

Jan 1, 2018; Pasadena, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) runs in a touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners in the fourth quarter in the 2018 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium. Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

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Georgia football play of the day: Georgia vs Missouri (2017)

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Happy Friday DawgNation! Today’s play of the day comes from Georgia versus Missouri at Sanford Stadium in 2017.

Missouri quarterback Drew Lock’s two quick passing touchdowns had the unranked Tigers tied 14-14 with No. 4 Georgia at the end of the first quarter.

But the tie definitely would not last. This game-changing play from Georgia star running back Nick Chubb seemed to give the Bulldogs the spark they needed in the first play of the second quarter.

Watch what happened here:

Georgia would go on to claim the 53-28 win behind a two-touchdown performance from both quarterback Jake Fromm and running back Sony Michel.

 

 

Cleveland Browns waive former Georgia running back

The Cleveland Browns have waived former Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien.

The Cleveland Browns have waived former Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien. The Browns picked up Herrien as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft.

Herrien is a victim of the NFL’s shortened preseason (there’s no preseason games due to COVID-19). Additionally, NFL teams have a much smaller initial roster size than in previous years. In a normal season, Herrien would’ve played in a few preseason games and had a chance to display his abilities.

Instead, Herrien has barely had an opportunity to show his talent and work ethic. Herrien has been doubted before. He overcame a low rating as a high school recruit to see immediate playing time in Georgia’s loaded backfield in 2016. The Georgia Bulldog great will look to do the same in the NFL.

He ran for 490 yards and scored six touchdowns last season for the Dawgs. Herrien will look to find a new NFL home as soon as possible. Best of luck to Herrien.

Brian Herrien may have a better opportunity to earn carries for another NFL team. Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt are very talented running backs and wouldn’t have ceded many carries to a rookie.

Throwback to his incredible catch this past season against the Florida Gators:

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Dawgs in the NFL: Nick Chubb ranks No. 36 on the NFL 100

Former Georgia star running back Nick Chubb is making his mark on the NFL. He is ranked No. 36 on the annual NFL 100. Details here!

Former Georgia star running back Nick Chubb is the second most prolific rusher in Georgia football history with 4, 769 yards and is now making his name heard with the Cleveland Browns of the NFL.

Chubb was recently rated No. 36 in the annual NFL 100 which ranks the 100 best players in the league. Chubb was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft where he rushed for 996 yards with eight touchdowns in his rookie season.

2019 was a break-out year for the Cedar Town, Georgia native. Chubb rushed for 1494 yards (2nd in NFL) with eight touchdowns, which earned him a 2019 Prow Bowl invitation and the Brown’s offensive MVP.

Additionally , Pro Football Focus (PFF) rated Chubb as the best running back in the NFL over the past two seasons.

“Chubb has been the best rusher in the NFL since being drafted in the second round by the Browns in 2018. He is the only running back with a PFF rushing grade north of 90.0 over that two-year stretch, and he joins Derrick Henry as one of just two running backs to average over 4 yards after contact per attempt on 100 or more carries. You won’t find any negatives on Chubb’s resume in the broken tackle department, either. No matter which way you cut it, bringing this man to the ground is not an easy task.”

 

 

 

 

Georgia football play of the day

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It’s Saturday, July 18 and today’s play of the day comes from Georgia at Arkansas in 2014.

Georgia led 10-6 early in the second quarter when Georgia star running back Nick Chubb took an inside hand off 43 yards to the end zone for the score. Chubb would rush for 202 yards on the day while adding two touchdowns on 30 carries.

Watch it here:

The Bulldogs went on to win 45-32.

Watch: Another incredible Nick Chubb weight room video

Another sick video of former Georgia football RB Nick Chubb, now with the Cleveland Browns, killing it in the weight room.

Former Georgia star and current Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is known for shedding tacklers. Last season, Chubb was rated as the best running back in the NFL by PFF in only his second year in the league.

To be the best, you have to lift like the best. And Chubb may not just be the best back in the NFL, he may be the strongest, too.

Chubb, now back home in Cedartown, was videoed by Dawgs247’s Rusty Mansell.

That’s a 415-pound power clean.

Remembering former Georgia WR Mohamed Massaquoi

Remembering former Georgia WR Mohamed Massaquoi

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  • #1 – Mohamed Massaquoi (2005-2008)

Massaquoi is one of the greatest receivers in Georgia history. From Charlotte, North Carolina, he came to UGA in 2005. By the time he left in 2008, he had 158 catches for 2,282 yards and 16 touchdowns, which ranks seventh best in school history.

Massaquoi’s 58 receptions and 920 yards in 2008 is good enough to rank him No. 4 in most receptions in a season and No. 5 in most receiving yards in a season in UGA history.

Bulldog fans may remember Massaquoi most for catching the game winning touchdown versus Georgia Tech in 2006, which, following the successful 2-point conversion, secured the upset over the then No. 16 ranked Yellow Jackets.

Picked in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft, Massaquoi played four seasons with Browns. He left Cleveland after the 2012 season, and in August of 2013, he was released by two teams – the Jaguars and the Jets.

He finished his NFL career with 118 receptions for 1,745 yards and seven touchdowns.

Watch: Nick Chubb lifts more than you

Former Georgia star, Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is staying strong with insane squat.

Former Georgia star and current Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is known for shedding tacklers. Last season, Chubb was rated as the best running back in the NFL by PFF in only his second year in the league.

To be the best, you have to lift like the best. And Chubb may not just be the best back in the NFL, he may be the strongest too.

I’m guessing you didn’t spend your Memorial Day squatting a cement truck — it’s okay, neither did I.

Here is another Chubb lift from just a week ago. It’s good too see the Georgia legend working hard during the down-time.

Georgia fans: there’s another AJ Green in the NFL

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver AJ Green could face former Oklahoma State Cowboys DB AJ Green twice per season.

Former Georgia Bulldog great AJ Green is arguably the best wide receiver in UGA history. Despite some recent injury issues, Green is among the best receivers in the NFL.

Now, Bengals receiver AJ Green isn’t the only AJ Green in the NFL. The Cleveland Browns have signed former Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive back AJ Green to an undrafted free agent deal:

As ESPN’s Field Yates notes, AJ Green isn’t the only undrafted player to have a familiar name. It remains to be seen if the Oklahoma State product will be able to stick to an NFL roster. If he can crack the rotation of Cleveland’s defensive backs, then he would face Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver AJ Green twice per season.

To confuse matters further during his spectacular career at Georgia, AJ Green, played a game against the Oklahoma Cowboys. Green caught four passes for 52 yards in the contest. Notably, he faced off against Dez Bryant, who scored two touchdowns to help the Cowboys get the better of the Dawgs 24-10 on that season-opening day.

Sept 4, 2009; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys Perry Watson defends a pass intended for Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver A.J. Green in the first quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium. Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2019; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys cornerback A.J. Green runs back an interception for a touchdown against the McNeese State Cowboys. Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports

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