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Cleveland Browns offer Nick Chubb chance to retire with team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:38 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Cleveland Browns offer Nick Chubb chance to retire with team

Summary

Cleveland Browns managing partner JW Johnson announced the franchise's desire to have Nick Chubb retire as a member of the team, following Chubb's social media retirement announcement on August 21. Chubb, who played for the Browns from 2018 to 2024 before spending the 2025 season with the Houston Texans, was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and accumulated significant career stats. He suffered notable injuries, impacting his NFL career, with a severe knee injury in 2023 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns have previously welcomed former players to retire with the team, and Johnson expressed eagerness to facilitate a similar return for Chubb.

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By the Numbers

•Nick Chubb announced his retirement from NFL on August 21.
•He played for the Browns from 2018 to 2024 and the Texans in 2025.
•Chubb was a four-time Pro Bowl selection during his career.
•Browns plan to honor him with a ceremonial retirement as a Brown.
•Chubb's career included 7,349 rushing yards and 54 rushing touchdowns.

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What they're saying

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Browns managing partner JW Johnson appeared on a pregame show before a preseason game with the Buffalo Bills and commented on Nick Chubb's retirement.
— Yahoo Sports

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