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Nick Chubb retires as a Cleveland Brown with one-day contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:29 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Nick Chubb retires as a Cleveland Brown with one-day contract

Summary

Nick Chubb signs a one-day contract with the Cleveland Browns on September 25, 2026, allowing him to officially retire with the team that drafted him. Chubb, a four-time Pro Bowler, spent seven seasons in Cleveland before playing his final season with the Houston Texans. He leaves behind a legacy of 6,843 rushing yards and 51 rushing touchdowns, ranking third in franchise history. Chubb expressed his devotion to Cleveland, calling it a second home. The Browns plan to honor him further in their Ring of Honor.

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•Chubb spent seven seasons with the Browns, becoming a franchise icon.
•He recorded 1,525 rushing yards in 2022, one of his best seasons.
•Chubb announced his retirement on August 21, 2026, at age 30.
•Cleveland plans to honor Chubb in the Ring of Honor.
•Chubb holds the record for Cleveland’s longest rushing touchdown at 92 yards.

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8:29 PMYahoo Sports — Browns Show Respect To 4-Time Pro Bowler With 1-Day Deal To Retire In Cleveland

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The Cleveland Browns gave Nick Chubb seven seasons to build one of the strongest rushing résumés in modern franchise history. The 2018 second-round pick became a four-time Pro Bowler and one of Cleveland’s most productive players. Chubb spent his final NFL season away from Cleveland. After his seven-year run with the Browns ended, he joined […] The post Browns Show Respect To 4-Time Pro Bowler With 1-Day Deal To Retire In Cleveland appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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