Tag: Nick Chubb

Projected next contract value for every Browns pending free agent

What will some of these Browns free agents be expecting on the open market? Let’s take a look.

The Cleveland Browns enter NFL free agency with gobs of pending free agents, including running back Nick Chubb.

Chubb has expressed his desire to stay in Cleveland and get a new deal done sooner rather than later. However, he is far from the only free agent the Browns may have to work with. Names like quarterback Jameis Winston, offensive tackle Jedrick Wills, wide receiver Elijah Moore, and tight end Jordan Akins are all unrestricted free agents as well.

So what could the cost to retain some of their talent be? Or a better question for some, what will their value be on the open market? We take a look here at what the next contract on all of the pending Browns free agents could be at the start of the new league year.

These numbers come from Over the Cap’s free agency valuation and PFF’s top-100 free agency projections. Of note: OTC’s valuation is not a projected contract, but a dollar figure of a player’s value to their next team. Some players will have valuations in the thousands of dollars despite the salary minimum being around $1 million.

PFF’s numbers, however, on the few that fall into the top 100 free agents, are projected contract values.

OT Jedrick Wills

OTC valuation: $1.16m

PFF projection: $3m

QB Jameis Winston

OTC valuation: $9m

PFF projection: $6.25m

C Nick Harris

OTC valuation: $1.586m

PFF projection: n/a

RB Nick Chubb

OTC valuation: $1.179m

PFF projection: $3m

WR Elijah Moore

OTC valuation: $8.797m

PFF projection: n/a

TE Jordan Akins

OTC valuation: $5.089m

PFF projection: n/a

DT Mo Hurst

OTC valuation: $225k

PFF projection: n/a

LB Devin Bush

OTC valuation: $3.811m

PFF projection: n/a

RB Nyheim Hines

OTC valuation: n/a

PFF projection: n/a

S Rodney McLeod (retiring)

OTC valuation: $2.645m

PFF projection: n/a

OG Michael Dunn

OTC valuation: $736k

PFF projection: n/a

OT Germain Ifedi

OTC valuation: $1.306m

PFF projection: n/a

TE Geoff Swaim

OTC valuation: $957k

PFF projection: n/a

LB Khaleke Hudson

OTC valuation: $2.256m

PFF projection: n/a

WR James Proche

OTC valuation: $426k

PFF projection: n/a

OT Hakeem Adeniji

OTC valuation: n/a

PFF projection: n/a

RB D’Onta Foreman

OTC valuation: $1.08m

PFF projection: n/a

OT Geron Christian

OTC valuation: $18k

PFF projection: n/a

CB Mike Ford

OTC valuation: $2.37m

PFF projection: n/a

CB Tony Brown

OTC valuation: $634k

PFF projection: n/a

OT James Hudson III

OTC valuation: $1.19m

PFF projection: n/a

RB John Kelly (restricted)

OTC valuation: $29k

PFF projection: n/a

DT Michael Dwumfour (exclusive rights restricted)

OTC valuation: $3k

PFF projection: n/a

QB Bailey Zappe (restricted)

OTC valuation: $1.542m

PFF projection: n/a

TE Blake Whiteheart (exclusive rights restricted)

OTC valuation: $1.525m

PFF projection: n/a

EDGE James Houston (restricted)

OTC valuation: $1.511m

PFF projection: n/a

S D’Anthony Bell (restricted)

OTC valuation: $4.118m

PFF projection: n/a

LB Winston Reid (exclusive rights restricted)

OTC valuation: $3.046m

PFF projection: n/a

Nick Chubb speaks on his future with free agency pending

The star running back has thoughts on what he wants out of free agency, and it’s really simple.

The Cleveland Browns are getting set for NFL free agency and running back Nick Chubb is among the names set to hit the open market.

With one superstar in defensive end Myles Garrett already requesting a trade, the Browns could lose another locker room glue guy in Chubb too. He has spoken on what he wants as free agency nears, and it’s simple for him.

He wants to remain a Cleveland Brown.

“This is where I was drafted. This is where I’ve played the last seven years… I’m not sure how it’ll work… This is the first time I’ve been a free agent. But I’d like to get it done sooner than later.”

Chubb, however, told Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal that he has yet to hear from the Browns about a potential new deal. Browns fans need not fret; those talks will occur in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine.

The 29-year-old running back is coming off a severe knee injury in 2023 that required multiple surgeries, then suffered another season-ending injury this past season when he broke his foot in December. This one will have a much shorter turnaround as Chubb has likely already returned to football activities.

It is hard to see how a deal with Chubb does not get done from both sides of the table. From Chubb’s perspective, it is easy. He wants to stay in Cleveland. From the team’s perspective and the financial side of things, Chubb will be cheap and likely a short-term deal laden with incentives.

Get it done, Cleveland.

Browns non-committal on the future of RB Nick Chubb

With Nick Chubb set to hit free agency, the Browns remain coy on his future

Star running back is set to become a free agent after seven years with the Cleveland Browns.

General manager Andrew Berry was asked about Chubb’s future in Cleveland, and he was non-committal as he always is when speaking about personnel and the inner workings of the franchise. Here is what Berry had to say on Chubb’s future:

“Those are all decisions we have to work through in next several weeks. We love Nick. He’s going to be a Ring of Honor player for us. Short term, something we have to work through over next several weeks.”

It is hard to figure that the Browns do not get something done with Chubb, however. The star running back wants to retire in Cleveland, he will be fiscally reasonable after back-to-back season-ending injuries and is a core locker room guy for the Browns.

This one doesn’t seem too difficult to “work through” with one of the cornerstone pieces of the franchise over the past seven seasons.

Sights and sounds from the first half as the Ravens hold a 14-3 lead over the Browns

Sights and sounds from the first half as the Ravens hold a 14-3 lead over the Browns

Baltimore holds a 14-3 lead over Cleveland in the season finale, but all fans and experts can wonder is whether Zay Flowers sustained a serious injury when he was forced to exit with a knee injury.

Flowers had one catch on two targets before exiting, and his injury came shortly after Rashod Bateman was slow to get up after a big hit. Even with the Browns playing stout defense, the Ravens are 30 minutes from clinching the AFC North.

Derrick Henry has six carries for eight yards, and the Ravens have been held to 76 yards rushing in the first half.

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Browns officially end Nick Chubb’s season

Nick Chubb has been placed on IR as the Browns sign a TE to his roster spot

After breaking his foot, the Cleveland Browns have placed running back Nick Chubb back on Injured Reserve.

Leaving the game this past weekend in the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Chubb was quickly ruled out. Head coach Kevin Stefanski then told the media after the game that Chubb had been diagnosed with a broken foot. To Chubb’s advantage heading into next offseason, however, he will not need surgery.

This means Chubb will have plenty of time to heal up and rehab before the Browns start their offseason programming and should be 100 percent healthy for training camp. Not putting the cart in front of the horse, however, the Browns will need to negotiate a new contract with Chubb as he is set to hit free agency this offseason.

Chubb has stated he wants to retire a member of the Browns, so hopefully we have not seen the last of Cleveland’s Batman in the brown and orange.

The Browns have signed tight end Brenden Bates off of the New York Jets’ practice squad to fill Chubb’s roster spot.

Social media saddened after Nick Chubb suffers broken foot

Former Georgia Bulldog running back Nick Chubb suffers a disappointing injury.

Former Georgia Bulldog Nick Chubb has dealt with several injuries in his career. Earlier this season, Chubb finally suited up after 13 months of recovering from a torn ACL and MCL from a knee injury he suffered in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season. This season, he was showing incredible resilience with the Cleveland Browns, and with his contract expiring this season, he could be playing himself for an extension.

Unfortunately, tragedy struck again. Nick Chubb left the game early against the Chiefs with a foot injury. Later he came back out on crutches, and the team medical staff revealed that he suffered a broken foot.

It’s the worst case scenario for Chubb, who will more than likely be out the remainder of the season. The injury could also mean the end of his Cleveland Browns career, too.

What did fans and media say on social media after Nick Chubb’s injury?

 

 

 

Nick Chubb injury vs. Chiefs: Latest news on Browns RB

Browns running back Nick Chubb suffered a foot injury against the Chiefs. Here are the latest updates.

The Cleveland Browns lost six turnovers in the defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. They won’t hurt as much as news great running back Nick Chubb suffered a broken foot in the 21-7 defeat.

Nick Chubb injury update

The Browns great back left the game with the Chiefs. After the defeat, head coach Kevin Stefanski revealed Chubb suffered a broken foot.

How long will Nick Chubb be out?

Chubb has twice been lost for the season due to knee injuries and now this, which will likely end his 2024 season.

Browns RB depth chart

Behind Chubb are Jerome Ford, Pierre Strong Jr., and D’Onta Foreman

Browns star RB suffers another heartbreaking injury

Nick Chubb’s season is cut short again.

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb suffered a broken foot during the Week 15 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The unfortunate injury occurred during the third quarter when Chubb was involved in a read-option play. The fan-favorite running back returned to the field this year after suffering a devastating knee injury in Week 2 of the 2023 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He returned to action in October of this season, beginning the laborious process of restoring his elite status. Unfortunately, it looks like this season will instead go down as one to forget for Chubb. He currently has 291 rushing yards for three touchdowns, averaging 3.1 yards per carry.

Cleveland is officially eliminated from making the NFL postseason, leaving little reason for Nick Chubb to return to action in 2024. The star running back’s contract is also set to expire at the end of the season with hopes of returning to the team.

Many hope for him to be back next season after a very disappointing return from his knee injury.

Nick Chubb suffers foot injury against Chiefs; leaves game

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb suffered a foot injury as the Browns battled the Kansas City Chiefs.

Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb was injured during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Nick Chubb suffered a foot injury during the third quarter. Chubb wasn’t contacted during the injury, and limped off the field after a bad step.

Under his own power, Chubb walked into the locker room with medical trainers. The team will continue to evaluate him.

Chubb had an uncharacteristically poor game against the Chiefs. The running back moved the ball well on the ground. Chubb had 41 yards on nine carries before the injury.

However, Chubb fumbled the ball as it was punched out on a nine-yard run. The running back had a pass attempt ripped from his hands by the Chiefs. The interception won’t show up in his stat column, but it was his fault.

The Browns have suffered a rash of enemies against the Kansas City Chiefs. The team had a strong scare when defensive end Myles Garrett suffered an eye injury.  The Browns must end the game healthy. The team is currently losing to the Chiefs 21-7 in the third quarter.

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Chiefs LB Nick Bolton evaluates Browns standout player: ‘A Hall of Fame running back’

Kansas City #Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton evaluates Browns Nick Chubb: ‘A Hall of Fame running back’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs enter a potential trap game on their way to the postseason with this Sunday’s matchup with the Cleveland Browns. Records are thrown out the window late in the season, especially with teams hoping to play spoiler to end the season.

Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton shared his thoughts on one of the Browns’ best players, Nick Chubb, as a key player to watch for the defense.

“I think early, when he first came back, trying to feel it out, man,” said Bolton. “Now he’s trying to get his footing a little bit. You can kind of tell his cuts, his vision, and all those things are still there. I think before he got hurt, he was on the way to being a Hall of Fame running back. Injuries kind of held him back a little bit, man, but you can still see those great things that he has with the ball in his hands.”

Last season, in a Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chubb suffered a serious injury to a knee he had previously injured in 2015 and was carted off the field. He missed the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a torn MCL and a damaged ACL. Chubb made his 2024 season debut on October 20th, at home against the Cincinnati Bengals, scoring a rushing touchdown in his first game in 398 days.