Aug. 22, 2026, 8:21 a.m. ET
Nick Chubb had a terrific NFL career as the former Georgia running back went from second-rounder in 2018 to consistent producer in his prime thanks to four straight Pro Bowl years — a quartet of 1,000-yard seasons and 40 rushing scores from 2019 through 2022.
But in 2023, injuries caught up with him and he was never the same. After a final year with the Houston Texans in 2025, Chubb called it a career on Friday in a lengthy Instagram post.
So why did he retire at the age of 30? Here’s what he said in his post: “I’ve known for some time now, but I’m finally ready to share that I’m done playing football. I wanted to end my career on a healthy note, along with a winning season, and I was able to do that.”
While recounting his pro football journey, he had this to say, too:
Dealing with injuries was something else that wasn’t part of the plan. The only thing I could control after hurting my knee twice was getting back up, getting back to work, and getting back on the field. And I was able to do that both times.
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You can read the entire post below:
The Browns also paid tribute to Chubb after the running back broke the news: