In a move that's sure to shake up the NFL's running back market, Nick Chubb is expected to swap the orange and brown for the deep steel blue of the Houston Texans—with a physical standing between him and a one-year deal, a report from Ian Rapoport of Cleveland19 indicates, Chubb's got a track record with the Cleveland Browns that includes 6,843 rushing yards, and despite a stint marred by injuries, the running back is a four-time Pro Bowl honoree.
Set to leave behind Cleveland's Dawg Pound—the fans famously loyal come win, lose, or draw, Chubb played a truncated season last year due to a foot injury while the previous year saw him grappling with a knee injury that required multiple surgeries, however, this hasn’t kept the Texans from betting he's still got fuel in the tank to contribute sizeably to their offensive strategy, as Sports Illustrated reported, discussions had bubbled up about NFC North interest in Chubb but a potential move to a team such as the Bears never solidified.
The Texans' backfield is no slouch, led by Joe Mixon—who pounded the ground for 1,325 yards from scrimmage last season—and the addition of Chubb, should his Monday physical green-light the deal, would mean an infusion of depth and experience into a group that already includes names like Dameon Pierce and Woody Marks, according to information from UPI.
With minicamp on the horizon, Chubb’s potential arrival could be the spark that Houston needs as they prepare to report for duty, Texans players, coaches, rookies, tryouts, and the hopeful crowd watching to see if this former Browns powerhouse can help steer the team toward a brighter season ahead, the aforementioned UPI article details—though only time will tell how this gridiron drama unfolds.
