The Browns are getting some main reinforcement on each side of the ball. The crew introduced they’ve activated each operating again Nick Chubb and security Juan Thornhill to the lively roster.
All indicators had been pointing to Chubb returning for Week 7, with the star operating again confirming his impending activation in an essay earlier this week. Chubb hasn’t seen the sphere since struggling a serious knee damage in Week 2 of final season. After present process a pair of procedures over the previous yr, Chubb naturally landed on the reserve/PUP listing for the beginning of the 2024 marketing campaign. The upcoming free agent returned to follow earlier this month, and it sounded just like the Browns would let the participant make the ultimate name concerning a return date.
Finally, Chubb settled on Week 7, the place he ought to instantly return to the highest of the depth chart. The Browns are hoping the veteran can spark a struggling offense. Jerome Ford has led the speeding assault for the beginning of the season, with D’Onta Foreman lately stealing a bit of carries. Ford’s 5.4 yards-per-carry ranks 14th within the NFL, however the crew’s overreliance on Deshaun Watson and the passing recreation has restricted the crew’s RB manufacturing. Maybe Chubb’s return could have OC Ken Dorsey rethinking his offensive strategy.
Thornhill returned to practice earlier this week. The defensive again suffered a calf damage throughout the season opener, requiring a stint on injured reserve. The previous Chiefs draft choose began all 11 appearances throughout his first season in Cleveland in 2023, ending with 54 tackles. The Browns’ security corps has struggled with well being this season, however when entire, Thornhill ought to return to his beginning spot alongside Grant Delpit.
Chubb’s activation doesn’t depend towards the Browns’ in-season activation whole, which sits at five following Saturday’s Thornhill transaction.
