Analyst Offers Brutal Nick Chubb Take as Running Back Departs Browns
Analyst Offers Brutal Nick Chubb Take as Running Back Departs Browns originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Cleveland Browns say goodbye to running back Nick Chubb this year after seven seasons of faithful service.
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Chubb is a four-time Pro Bowler and a Second-Team All-Pro and has rushed for a franchise third-best 6,843 yards over his time in Cleveland.
But the former second-round draft pick dealt with injuries over the past two seasons and played in a total of just 10 games.
While Chubb was certainly a fan-favorite during his time with the Browns, it's hard to say he was much more.
Yes, the third-best rushing total in franchise history is impressive, but is it Pro Football Hall of Fame-worthy? No.
Is it Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor-worthy? Hmmm...
Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan certainly doesn't think so, and he might be right.
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'I don't think he's going to get his jersey retired, nor should he," Ruiter said. "They are going to put him in the Ring of Honor. The Haslams made the announcement this week when they were thanking Nick Chubb. ... And I have to be honest with you: I wouldn't put him in the Ring of Honor. For me, the Ring of Honor is for Hall of Famers. For Browns players who are Hall of Famers. Again, as much as I love Nick Chubb."
Jim Brown is the Browns' all-time leading rusher and a Hall of Famer, and he's in the ROH. Leroy Kelly is second on that list and is in the Browns ROH, but he also played 10 seasons in Cleveland.
There's no question that Chubb deserves some recognition from the franchise, more than just a "thanks for being here" letter.
But his name in the new Browns Stadium? Maybe not.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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