Cleveland Browns Legend Makes Plea to Nick Chubb After Departure

As a Cleveland Brown, Nick Chubb's bruising rushes gashed opposing defenses in a downhill, physical playing style. Now that Chubb is a Texan, a Browns legend is hoping the running back shows mercy on his longtime team.

Chubb officially signed with the Houston Texans on Monday after passing his physical, ending a seven-year tenure in Cleveland. The Browns drafted Chubb in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft and reaped the benefits the four-time Pro Bowler brought. However, a devastating knee injury in 2023 eventually led to his departure from the team this offseason.

The breakup between the Browns and the fan-favorite Chubb has drawn strong reactions from fans and former players who hoped he'd be with the team for his entire career. Hanford Dixon, whose nine-year career was entirely with the Browns, wished Chubb luck on his self-named show on Tuesday, but begged the running back to take it easy when he next faced Cleveland.

"Nick, please, please, please, please big dawg, please, please, please if you play against us, don't hurt us," Dixon said. "He's going to have that little extra juice if he's playing against the Cleveland Browns. But that's alright, we still love you big dawg. Wish you well."