Former Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb announced on Friday that he’s retiring from the NFL.
Chubb, 30, started his career with the Browns in 2018. He earned Pro Bowl honors four times during his stint in Cleveland, rushing for 6,843 yards and 51 touchdowns. Unfortunately, he suffered a major left knee injury in 2023 that slowed him down. That led to him joining the Houston Texans in 2025.
After rushing for 506 yards and three touchdowns in 2025, Chubb made the decision to hang up his cleats.
“Today’s the day I’ve been avoiding for a while. Twelve year old me could never imagine this day, and 30 year old me is wondering where all the time has gone,” Chubb wrote on Instagram. “I’ve known for some time now, but I’m finally ready to share that I’m done playing football. I wanted to end my career on a healthy note, along with a winning season, and I was able to do that.”
Chubb added: “I say this to all my brothers still on the field, still in the heat of it: There’s a life waiting for you after football, too. And health is the real wealth.”
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Immediately after Chubb announced his retirement, NFL media members and fans shared their fondest thoughts about him.
“An absolute beast. Huzzahs on an incredible career,” former ESPN star Trey Wingo said.
“At his peak, wasn’t a stretch to call him the best runner in football. Always feared playing him. Could take it to the house on any carry,” Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot wrote.
“Almost certainly will not get in, but at his peak, truly believe he was a HOF level talent. Some of the best contact balance I’ve ever seen out of a RB,” Nick Farabaugh of PennLive said.
“Went from being a top 3 running back to retiring cause a gruesome injury ruined our career I’ll never forget you demon,” a fan commented.
“One of the best to ever do it. Man this is bittersweet,” another fan wrote.
One of the best of his generation.
Chubb finished his NFL career as one of four players to have more than 1,000 carries while averaging more than five yards per attempt.
Prior to going down with an injury in 2023, Chubb rushed for at least 1,000 yards in four straight seasons. He was truly a machine for the Browns.
We’re wishing Chubb all the best in retirement.
