Nick Chubb, a four-time Pro Bowl running back who battled through multiple injuries, has announced his retirement from the NFL.
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Chubb, 30, provided the update with a long post on his Instagram page. He reflected on how he fell short of personal goals — winning the Heisman Trophy, MVP, and a Super Bowl — but noted that he has peace after giving his all during his career.
"Today's the day I've been avoiding for a while," Chubb wrote on Instagram. "Twelve year old me could never imagine this day, and 30 year old me is wondering where all the time has gone.
"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.
"At the beginning of this journey, I made many promises to myself. The (No. 1) promise I made was that I would always stay true to who I am and never forget the things that made me, me."
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— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) August 22, 2026
A Georgia native, Chubb spent his college career playing for his home state team. He rushed for more than 4,700 yards and 44 touchdowns, but he also suffered a gruesome knee injury that shortened his sophomore campaign.
Chubb entered the NFL as the 35th overall pick. He kicked off his career with the Cleveland Browns, and he rushed for 996 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie.
The Georgia native posted four consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons during his time in Cleveland. This includes a career-high 1,525 yards in 2022. However, he sustained another knee injury after two games of the 2023 season, one that threatened his future in the league.
Chubb was able to return to full health during the 2024 season. He played his eight final games with the Browns before departing the city that he had called home for his entire NFL career.
He spent one more year in the NFL, 2025, after joining the Houston Texans. He worked alongside Woody Marks while helping the team post a 12-5 record. Chubb rushed for 506 yards and three touchdowns, and he appeared in the playoffs for only the second time in his career.
