Nick Chubb to Miss Initial Games of 2024 Season, Starting on PUP List

Nick Chubb Starts 2024 Season on PUP List

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is set to miss at least the first four games of the 2024 season. According to NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero, Chubb will be placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, following the severe knee injury he suffered in Week 2 last season.

Implications for the Browns

The decision to place Chubb on the PUP list was anticipated, given the gruesome nature of his injury. Throughout the preseason, Coach Kevin Stefanski emphasized a cautious approach regarding Chubb's return. The running back himself stated he was taking it one day at a time without a specific return date.

• The Browns will likely rely on Jerome Ford, Pierre Strong, and D'Onta Foreman in the backfield during Chubb's absence.
• Chubb's return will necessitate a ramp-up period due to the severity of his injury, and he could miss more than the initial four games.

Additional Team Updates

While Chubb remains sidelined, the Browns are receiving boosts from other players coming off PUP. Right tackle Jack Conklin successfully passed his physical and will return to bolster the offensive line. Conklin missed last season due to an ACL and MCL tear.

Additionally, Dalvin Tomlinson, Greg Newsome II, and D'Anthony Bell are returning to practice, enhancing the team’s defensive and offensive capabilities. However, left tackle Jedrick Wills will also come off the PUP list but has yet to commence practice.