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Former Browns, Texans RB Nick Chubb announces retirement
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Key Points:
- Veteran NFL running back Nick Chubb announced his retirement at age 30, sharing on Instagram that he wanted to end his career on a healthy note with a winning season.
- Chubb spent his final season with the Houston Texans, where he was initially the lead back but was eventually surpassed by rookie Woody Marks, finishing with 506 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
- He suffered a major left knee injury in 2023, which sidelined him for the remainder of that season and part of the 2024 season; this was his second serious knee injury after tearing multiple ligaments in college.
- Prior to his injuries, Chubb was one of the NFL's most productive running backs, earning four Pro Bowl selections and rushing for over 1,000 yards in four consecutive seasons, with a career-high 1,525 yards in 2022.
- Over eight NFL seasons, Chubb accumulated 7,349 rushing yards and 54 touchdowns, and he emphasized the importance of health and life after football in his retirement message.
