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By James Brizuela
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The Cleveland Browns are getting back one of their most important stars, as the team has officially designated running back Nick Chubb to return. The famed back is officially being taken off IR.
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According to senior insider Ian Rapoport, "The #Browns make it official, designating Nick Chubb to return off Injured Reserve. They did the same for Nyheim Hines and Michael Dunn, who will all return to practice. It should be a slow build for Chubb."
The Browns had already opened the practice window for Chubb, but he is now being taken off of the IR. This is huge news, especially for an offense that has been struggling to find its identity.
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With Chubb out, the Browns have relied on Jerome Ford, who has tallied 203 yards and one touchdown in four games. Though Ford has been decent on the ground, it is nothing like what Chubb can produce.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson has also struggled, securing 727 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions in four games.
Chubb was meant to be the premiere back for the team in 2023, but he suffered a knee injury in Week 2 which was revealed to be a torn MCL and damaged ACL. Chubb was done for the season.
Despite being without Chubb, the Browns were able to secure an 11-6 record and punch their ticket to the postseason. Unfortunately, they were handily beaten by the Houston Texans in the Wildcard Round, ending their Super Bowl dreams.
Now, the Browns are struggling to find their footing, as the team is currently 1-3 on the season. They have only beaten the Jaguars, who are looking to be one of the worst teams in the NFL.
The Browns' struggles could be related to Watsons' rough start, or simply because they are not a three-dimensional offense without Chubb in the backfield. The good news is they will be able to get Chubb back into the fold sooner rather than later.
As the above X post indicates, Chubb is being taken off the IR, though the team is going to bring him along slowly. This might mean it is unlikely that Chubb will return in Week 5 when the Browns take on the Washington Commanders.
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The Browns will then take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6, Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7, Baltimore Ravens in Week 8, and the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9.
The hope would be that Chubb could return when the Browns take on the Eagles. Either way, Chubb's return is huge for the offensive attack of Cleveland.
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