Cleveland Browns consider bringing back running back Nick Chubb
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Cleveland Browns are exploring the possibility of re-signing running back Nick Chubb, a former star for the team. Chubb's return could provide both a boost in leadership and morale for a roster that has lost veteran presence due to recent trades and retirements. The Browns' recent trade of Myles Garrett has raised concerns about the team's leadership and overall direction. Sports talk shows suggest that Chubb, known for his experience and quiet leadership style during his tenure from 2018 to 2024, could help stabilize the young roster, which now ranks among the league's youngest. There is no indication of whether discussions with Chubb’s representatives have formally begun.
- •Browns aim to fill leadership void after trading Myles Garrett.
- •Chubb previously played for Browns from 2018 to 2024.
- •Cleveland now has one of the youngest rosters in the NFL.
- •Team seeks increased veteran presence after Joel Bitonio's retirement.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns must bring back legendary running back
"If there’s one thing NFL fans love, it’s seeing a franchise legend return to where his career began. It feels like a homecoming and offers the hope of one last memorable run with a fan favorite. The Cleveland Browns have…
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