Patriots Target Nick Chubb for Injury Insurance

0:00On March 29, Patriots fans, the teams got their eyes on free agency to beef up the running back spot, and veteran Nick Chubb stands out as a prime target. The 30-year-old was a second-round pick by the Browns in 2018, where he balled out for seven seasons with over 6,000-eight, 100 rushing yards and 51 touchdowns. Injuries derailed him, though, a brutal knee hit in Week 2 of 2023 wiped out his whole season, then a broken foot in 2024. Despite his Cleveland run short, he bounced to the Houston Texans last offseason for a fresh start. There, Chubb suited up for 15 games, grinding out 506 yards and three scores, decent back-up numbers that kept their offense humming. Folks see him as reliable depth, especially since he linked up with Patriots head coach Mike Raeble during Raeble's stint as a Browns assistant that same year. He won't hit those four pro-bowl peaks from 2019 through 2022, but grabbing him cheap his injury insurance for Ramondre, Stevenson, or Trevion, Henderson, could lock down New

1:05England's ground attack for a season. Bottom line, this low-risk move might give the patch the edge they need without breaking the bank. You've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.