The Browns may have lost the key player to their season’s success.
On first-and-goal from the Steelers’ eight-yard line, running back Nick Chubb took a handoff from Deshaun Watson and went 5 yards for a three-pointer. Chubb tried to get up, but ended up grabbing his left leg in obvious pain at 14:14 of the second quarter.
“The last thing a Browns fan wants to see — Nick Chubb holding his left leg,” play-by-play announcer Joe Buck said.
It’s the same knee that Chubb suffered on October 10, 2015 while playing for the University of Georgia. He tore three of the four ligaments in his left knee, except for the anterior cruciate ligament, and required surgery.
Bucks broadcast partner Troy Aikman said of the replay: “We won’t show it. It’s as bad as you can imagine.
Akron native LeBron James shared some thoughts:
DAMN YOU!!!! 🤦🏾♂️. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Nick Chubb. I pray for the absolute best
—Lebron James (@KingJames) September 19, 2023
ESPN had no update on Chubb’s status at halftime, but anchor Scott Van Pelt and NFL insider Adam Schefter expected Chubb to be out for the season.
Schefter added that the injured knee Chubb suffered was the same one – his left one – that he suffered while attending the University of Georgia on Oct. 10, 2015, against Tennessee Dislocated knee and “torn the MCL, PCL and LCL with cartilage damage.” “
He pointed out that many people across the sports world were devastated by the injury, and judging by the quick reactions, he was on the right track:
Hell, there are few football players in the world who give me more joy than Nick Chubb. I’m sick for him.
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) September 19, 2023
I am angry. Who doesn’t love Nick Chubb? That sucks.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) September 19, 2023
Steelers defensive lineman Minkah Fitzpatrick was also injured on the play.