Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury during Monday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Browns lost to the Steelers 26-22.
The 27-year-old’s knee injury happened during the first half of the game amid a tackle. The running back fell on his left leg, causing his knee to bend abnormally.
I just remembered that Nick Chubb had the same injury to the same knee back in in college.pic.twitter.com/4VIUfG1zjZ
— NFL Live Streams Reddit (@nfllivstreams) September 19, 2023
Due to how graphic the injury was, broadcasters announced they were prohibited from showing the replay.
“Yeah, we’re not going to show it. It’s as bad as you can imagine,” Troy Aikman, sports analyst, said.
During a press conference, Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stated that Chubb had a similar knee injury in college and that the team supported him as he recovered.
Fans took to Twitter with “get well” wishes and prayers.
@NickChubb praying for you man.. been routing for you ever since you got in the league. my fantasy team name is “team nick chubb” hoping you can bounce back.. i’ll be praying
— peyt (@friedch1c3kn) September 19, 2023
All my prayers go out to @NickChubb
I hope you will make a successful and healthy recovery. Prayers man. Cleveland and Ohio loves you?
— Eastern_AG16 (@Ag16Eastern) September 19, 2023
Nick Chubb is everything that is good about football. I’ve been through 0-16, 1-15, helmet incidents, bizarre meltdowns, and more losing seasons than the average fan can bear. Today is my absolute low-point as a Browns fan.
— Nick Harley (@Mick_Marley) September 19, 2023
@NickChubb we love you brother it ain’t even about football right now I hope you can recover as healthily as possible. Forever a fan ?
— Choppa 999 (@Justice1515) September 19, 2023
Browns pass-rusher Myles Garrett explained the team was devastated over Chubb’s injury, saying, “It f**king hurts. That’s our brother, that’s my brother, and it’s a blow for the whole team.”
Chubb has been dubbed the best running back, exceeding the 1,000-yard mark during his six-year career. But his best year was 2022, where he landed 1,525 yards and 12 touchdowns.
