Nick Chubb to Chicago Bears buzz grows louder after latest Browns move

The Browns moving on does not guarantee Chubb will sign with the Bears. However, no other suitor has come to the forefront during free agency. Maybe now with Cleveland likely out of the running, his representation can look to draw up further interest. But if the Bears are as seriously interested as to be believed, then it might just be easier to hammer out a deal with Chicago.

If Chubb were to come to the Windy City, he would join a committee with D’Andre Swift atop the depth chart. While Roschon Johnson and Kyle Monangai will get opportunities, the Bears wouldn’t sign Chubb to have him sit on the bench.

The running back has been nominated to the Pro Bowl four times over his seven-year NFL career. However, injuries have taken a major toll. A serious ACL/MCL injury held Chubb to just two games in 2023. He made his return in 2024, but had another early injury exit after fracturing his foot.

Does Ben Johnson need a Nick Chubb upgrade?

When on the field, Chubb didn’t look like his same dominant self at times. He handled 102 carries for 332 yards and three touchdowns. Finding the end zone again is a good sign, but Chubb averaged just 3.3 yards per carry. Seeing as the fact that Swift only averaged 3.8 yards per carry last year put Chicago into this rushing mess, that won’t cut it in Johnson’s offense.

But for his career, Chubb has averaged a hefty 5.1 yards per carry. He has run for 6,843 yards and 51 total touchdowns. If the Bears think the running back still has gas left in the tank, it may be worth it to kick the tires; no car pun intended. But Chicago must be cautious and diligent before agreeing to a deal and must be certain Chubb is fully healthy.

The Bears finished their 2024 campaign ranked 25th in rushing, averaging 102 yards per game. With Monangai, a seventh-rounder, being their only ‘major’ addition of the offseason, it wouldn’t be shocking to see Chicago dip back into the free agency well. Especially after the Browns’ latest roster move, Chubb might be the running back atop the Bears’ shortlist.