{"id":163236,"date":"2024-02-22T11:00:15","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T16:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=163236"},"modified":"2024-02-22T01:38:10","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T06:38:10","slug":"browns-may-release-chubb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/02\/22\/browns-may-release-chubb\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleveland Browns May Release Four-Time Pro Bowler"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cleveland Browns may release four-time Pro Bowler<\/a> and running back, Nick Chubb<\/a> to the free agent market next month. Many talking heads like Browns fans aren\u2019t sitting well with that potential of Cleveland. Chubb was considered one of the best running backs in the league until he suffered a gruesome injury in 2023. His time may be cut short as he probably won\u2019t be the same player if he returns to Cleveland.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old is entering the final year of his contract in 2024, recovering from a torn MCL and damaged ACL. If he\u2019s still with the Browns, then he could come back at some point during mid-season. The good news is that Cleveland can cut him and save $12 million if they believe his time is done. However, they\u2019re still open to keeping him under a restructured contract deal to keep the team\u2019s salary in check.<\/p>\n

Notably, quarterback Deshaun Watson is becoming the scapegoat <\/a>for why Chubb is being considered as a release candidate. The buzz is coming under for Watson as he signed a huge contract in the 2022 offseason. Watson signed a five-year, $230 million extension with the Browns after acquiring him in a trade from the Houston Texans. Fans are eager for an improved product from the Browns, but they\u2019re not afraid to voice their opinions.<\/p>\n

According to multiple outlets<\/a>, it\u2019s anticipated that the Browns will let Chubb go. After missing most of last season, if he remains, he would carry a cap hit of $16 million next season. It would only cost $4 million if they released him to test the market. They may release him since it may be a gamble to keep him on the team since the injury.<\/p>\n

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Most #NFL<\/a> Popular Names to watch for potential cap cuts to watch for: @CBSSports<\/a> #Seahawks<\/a> S Jamal Adams
#Browns<\/a> RB Nick Chubb
#Packers<\/a> LT David Bakhtiari
#Cowboys<\/a> WR Michael Gallup
#Jaguars<\/a> LT Cam Robinson #Chargers<\/a> WR Mike Williams#Bengals<\/a> Joe Mixon #Eagles<\/a> Kevin\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/0xlVavrVzM<\/a><\/p>\n

— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) February 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n