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Nick Chubb announces retirement from NFL after eight seasons

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Nick Chubb announces retirement from NFL after eight seasons

Summary

Nick Chubb, the second leading all-time rusher for Georgia football, has announced his retirement from the NFL after eight professional seasons. He shared the news via Instagram on August 21, stating, "I’m finally ready to share that I’m done playing football." Chubb, drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2018, finished his career with 7,349 rushing yards and 54 touchdowns, playing mainly for Cleveland and concluding with the Houston Texans. He emphasized his intention to retire on a healthy note after a successful season. Chubb's legacy includes being Georgia's second leading rusher, behind Herschel Walker, during his college career from 2014 to 2017.

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By the Numbers

•Chubb retires after eight NFL seasons
•He was drafted by the Browns in 2018
•Chubb finished with 7,349 rushing yards
•Announced retirement on August 21 via Instagram
•He emphasized retiring on a healthy note

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What they're saying

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Nick Chubb, Georgia football's second leading all-time rusher, is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons. Here's what he said about walking away.
— Yahoo Sports