Major issues in AFC North as Steelers watch Browns, Bengals potentially lose great RBs

Chubb, widely considered one of the best in the NFL, has been a workhorse for the Browns, but he is also an expensive one. He was drafted by the Browns in the second round in 2018. Since then, he has been named to four Pro Bowls. He finished 2022 third overall in the NFL with 1,525 rushing yards and tied for fifth place with 12 touchdowns. Chubb is a $14.9 million cap hit in 2023 and there is speculation that if they are made the right offer, maybe a first-round draft pick, the Browns would be willing to let him go to clear up much-needed space. 

The Browns are currently about $13.2 million over their cap. A large part of their money is tied up in quarterback Deshaun Watson. Cleveland broke the bank in 2022 to be able to sign the controversial 27-year-old QB. 

While some Browns insiders are stating that the team will not make any changes to their core squad, there are others who report the team is on the verge of a fire sale that includes Chubb, as well as their other running back, Kareem Hunt.   

Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon Is Possibly in Legal Trouble

Now, news is coming out of Cincinnati that Bengals star running back Joe Mixon is under investigation. The police responded to a shooting of a minor child at Mixon's house. The injury sustained was non-life threatening and it is unclear how Mixon is involved. 

The local police at the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office told the media that they will continue to gather and review evidence as they conduct interviews. They refused to answer any further questions but hope to have an update later this week. 

Mixon's people have declined to answer any questions nor have they made a statement. There have been no charges filed against Mixon or anyone else yet. 

Trouble is not new to Mixon. This closely follows a February 2022 incident where he was accused of waiving a gun in a woman's face, but the charges were later dropped. In addition, while in college at the University of Oklahoma, he was charged with misdemeanor assault. In 2016, a video was released showing Mixon punching a female student, fracturing several bones in her face.  

Mixon has been a star of the Bengals offense for both of their Super Bowl runs, but he also comes with a hefty price tag. He is a $12.7 million cap hit. Now, the Bengals will have to decide if keeping Mixon is worth the money and drama.