What a grim prognosis it is.
Nick Chubb’s devastating left knee injury necessitates surgery, dealing a severe blow to the Cleveland Browns’ star running back. Chubb now faces another grueling rehabilitation process to resume his playing career.
This season-ending injury occurred during Monday night’s defeat against the Pittsburgh Steelers when Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick tackled him low during a carry in the second quarter. This impact put immense stress on the same knee that Chubb had previously injured in 2015 while at Georgia and had subsequently undergone reconstructive surgery.
Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Chubb’s season has come to an end but did not provide specific details regarding the injury’s severity or the timing of the surgery.
There were grave concerns for Chubb’s well-being, to the extent that one reporter even suggested the possibility of amputation in a tweet.
However, he later deleted the tweet and explained his decision for doing so.
Chubb, who likely suffered damage to several ligaments, may seek multiple medical opinions before deciding on the best course of action.
Stefanski expressed his deep disappointment for Nick Chubb, emphasizing his significance to the team and the organization. Chubb’s absence will undoubtedly be felt, but Stefanski remains confident that he will make a strong comeback.
As Cleveland strives to regroup following Chubb’s loss, the team brought in former Brown Kareem Hunt for a visit and workout on Tuesday. Hunt had spent four seasons with Cleveland before becoming a free agent in March, concluding a tumultuous final year with the Browns. The 28-year-old, who led the NFL in rushing with Kansas City in 2017, had been dissatisfied with his contract and had requested a trade in 2022.
