Nick Chubb's Season Over After Gruesome Knee Injury

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb's 2023 season takes an unfortunate turn as he sustains a knee injury in Week 1 against the Steelers.

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[{"selector":"#anim-cf4b9d9f-774c-460d-af04-b74dee6762f0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.319962573217424%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a416aa66-309b-46ad-9ce9-ef34842fad1b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Recap: In 2022, Nick Chubb was a force to be reckoned with, rushing for 1,259 yards and 8 touchdowns, while also making significant contributions to the passing game.

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[{"selector":"#anim-fa0e3f08-9889-47d8-8f97-51e5f4f29f12 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4d975080-6526-41b7-a08c-af35c7cc30f4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Nick Chubb is expected to undergo surgery and miss the entire 2023 season. However, the Browns plan to re-sign him for 2024, keeping their future bright.