Getty Image
Fans fear the worst after seeing a gruesome knee injury to Cleveland running back Nick Chubb. The star rusher was tackled hard down near the goal line on Monday night.
Chubb had one defender hit low while another was wrapped around his shoulders. He was carted off the field and will not return to action.
The hit came in the first quarter of play with the Browns looking to take an early lead. Trailing 7-3, Chubb took a handoff and ran up the middle. After getting to the second level of the defense, he was met by a pair of Pittsburgh tacklers.
Be warned, the injury is graphic.
Prayers to Nick Chubb and he will probably miss the whole season from how gruesome of an injury, they wouldn’t even replay on TV Steelers fans chanting Chubb so he can get better pic.twitter.com/2ameSaSZ37
— Fantasy Fanatics (@FFB_Fanatics) September 19, 2023
Watching the replay, you can see the moment the tailback’s knee buckled. A direct hit on Chubb’s knee.
After remaining on the ground for some time, he was escorted off the field on a cart. The NFL world fears the worst, and is sending prayers for a speedy recovery.
Prayers for Nick Chubb🙏🏾
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) September 19, 2023
Oh my god that Nick Chubb injury is HORRIBLE. Prayers up to him
— Bussin’ With The Boys (@BussinWTB) September 19, 2023
Thoughts and prayers to Nick Chubb.
— Taylor Lewan (@TaylorLewan77) September 19, 2023
Prayers for Nick Chubb, never want to see that. 🙏🏽
— Kyler Murray (@K1) September 19, 2023
Slow motion replays look even worse as many hope the injury won’t cost Chubb his career.
Hope that’s not career ending. Prayers for Chubb. pic.twitter.com/EoRN0Qpeq3
— Andrew Mason 📸 (@andrewmvson) September 19, 2023
Over his first five NFL seasons, Chubb developed into one of the league’s most productive backs, running for more than 6,300 yards He notched a 100-yard game in his season opener against the Bengals.
Hopefully he can make a full recovery and return to the football field.