Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns was carted off in the second quarter of Monday night’s 26-22 loss to Pittsburgh with another severe knee injury; head coach Kevin Stefanski did not have specifics on the extent of the damage but expects him to miss the rest of the season.
Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns has been carted off the field with a severe knee injury.
Nick Chubb has suffered another severe knee injury, effectively ending his season with the Cleveland Browns.
The six-year career of the four-time Pro Bowler came to an end on the second play of the second quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick came in low for a tackle at the end of a five-yard run and delivered a hit to Chubb’s leg, causing his knee to buckle underneath him.
After the play, a teammate grabbed Chubb’s hand to help him to his feet, but he shook his head, clutching his left knee, undid his chinstrap, and rolled over onto his side.
Following the game, Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski stated that he did not know the extent of Chubb’s injury but expected him to miss the rest of the season.
“We have feelings for Nick,” Stefanski said. “But I know Nick and his teammates know, and you have to move on.”
“He’s a fantastic football player, but he’s an even better person.” As a result, we will be there for him every step of the way,” he added.
Chubb remained on the ground for several minutes while teammates gathered in prayer nearby. He eventually left on a cart and was taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure. However, he was returning to Cleveland by the time the Browns were packing up after a 20th straight regular-season loss.
Chubb suffered a significant knee injury in 2015 while attending Georgia, a dislocation with three torn ligaments. The injury on Monday night, like the previous one, was difficult to watch, and ESPN refused to show replays of the play where he was hurt.
LeBron James, an Ohio native, and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson were among those who backed Chubb on social media.
James said he was “praying for the absolute best,” and Jackson said the same.
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