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Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb has been a fantasy superstar since his rookie season. The former Georgia star has had at least eight rushing touchdowns every year of his career until 2023.
Furthermore, he had 1,250 or more rushing yards in four of the past five seasons until last year. The superstar running back averaged at least five yards per rushing attempt every season of his career, including a career-high 6.1 in 2023. Unfortunately, Chubb’s year was cut short by a significant knee injury in Week 2.
When can fantasy football players expect the superstar running back to step back onto the field? Let’s dive into Chubb’s health and fantasy outlook for the 2024 season.
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Latest News On Nick Chubb
The Browns haven’t had a recent injury update on the veteran running back. However, the team’s social media unit recently posted a video of Chubb squatting 540 pounds only eight months after having multiple significant knee surgeries. The superstar running back should start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Yet, it is encouraging to see him working out.
24 is built different 😤
(via joc.films/IG) | @NickChubb pic.twitter.com/XtzHjIK4qw
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) July 15, 2024
Should Fantasy Football Players Draft Nick Chubb In 2024?
Chubb has been a top-36 pick in almost every fantasy football draft since his rookie season despite spending most of his career sharing the backfield with Kareem Hunt. However, he is currently a middle to late-round pick.
The veteran running back spoke with the media in early June, stating that he doesn’t have a clear timeline to return. There is an outside chance that Chubb could be ready for Week 1. Yet, the more likely outcome is that he starts the season on PUP, knocking him out for at least the first four games.
Browns RB Nick Chubb speaks for the first time since his season-ending knee injury in Week 2 that required two surgeries.
Chubb said he doesn’t have a timeline for his return to the field. pic.twitter.com/dBg3feoKS6
— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) June 5, 2024
While Chubb could miss a meaningful chunk of the 2024 season recovering from the gruesome knee injury, fantasy players should still draft him at his current ADP. The veteran is one of the top running backs in the NFL when healthy. If he can return at 100% before Halloween, fantasy players could have a league-winning player on their team.
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