Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb had a terrible season-ending knee injury in Week 2 of the 2023 season, tearing his MCL and ACL, casting doubt on his future with the franchise. With the 2024 NFL offseason started, Cleveland appears to have made a decision on his future.
The Browns’ cap situation this summer is unfavourable due to the Deshaun Watson contract. Currently, Cleveland is about 420 million over the projected 2024 NFL salary ceiling, and they must make room to sign their 2024 draft class and bring back key players.With Chubb entering his age-28 season, there were doubts about his long-term performance. During his college career with the Georgia Bulldogs, he tore his MCL, PCL, LCL, and had his knee dislocated. The Pro Bowl running back, who is now recovering from an ACL rupture, was considered a potential cap casualty in 2024.
When previewing Cleveland’s prospective offseason actions, ESPN’s NFL expert Jeremy Fowler mentioned that Chubb may have his contract reworked or sign a contract extension. He made it obvious, however, that the Browns want Chubb back for the 2024 season.Nick Chubb contract: $15.825 million cap hit in 2024; 2025 NFL free agency.
$11.825 million in cap savings if designated as a pre-June 1 release.
ESPN’s NFL expert Jeremy Fowler mentioned that Chubb may have his contract reworked or sign a contract extension. In Chubb’s absence, Jerome Ford showed to be a capable starter. Moving forward, Cleveland will likely share touches between the two, especially as Chubb recovers.
While Chubb will return to Cleveland next season, passing on the cap savings by releasing him means there will almost certainly be more cap victims. As for the talented running back, his performance in 2024 will most likely determine whether or not he stays in Cleveland after next season.
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