Dec 2, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Houston Texans Battling NFC Team in Nick Chubb Sweepstakes

Originally posted on Houston Texans on SI | By Jared Koch | Last updated Jun 9, 2025 8:00 AM ET

While the Houston Texans are the leaders in the clubhouse to land four-time Pro Bowler Nick Chubb as soon as Monday with a positive visit and pending physical, there seems to be one other team in the mix with interest in the veteran running back.

According to NFL insider Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the New Orleans Saints are among the teams with interest in Chubb, along with the Cleveland Browns still with lingering interest to re-sign, though the Texans still look to be the favorites to land him.

What I know on Nick Chubb free agency, some of which reported on @SportsCenter this AM:

-#Texans considered leader among several teams
-#Saints and #Browns also have been involved to some degree (CLE unlikely)
-Chubb plans to sign as soon as Monday.
-Going to a contender…
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) June 8, 2025

Chubb has been one of the stronger remaining backs on the free agent market, so it makes sense as to why more than just Houston had been keeping tabs on the veteran rusher. The Saints, who seemingly find themselves among that mix, might see decent appeal in pairing another high-end rusher next to Alvin Kamara.

However, for the 29-year-old, playing for a winner seems to be a strong pull for his decision, which, if all holds to form, should put him on the track to join the Texans as the second team of his NFL career.

During his last season for the Browns, Chubb saw his year derailed due to injury on the front and back end, but still suited up in eight games for 102 carries, 332 yards, and four total touchdowns.

Now, he'll look join a new situation in Houston as a one-two punch next to another veteran back in Joe Mixon, which at it's ceiling, could be one of the best running duos across the entire league.

If able to inch back to his status as one of the stronger runners in the NFL, even if not quite up to prime Chubb standards, his addition to the Texans' backfield could act as a major lift for this offense in 2025.

This article first appeared on Houston Texans on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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