The Browns are getting some main reinforcement on either side of the ball. The crew introduced they’ve activated each working 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 working again confirming his impending activation in an essay earlier this week. Chubb hasn’t seen the sphere since struggling a significant knee harm in Week 2 of final season. After present process a pair of procedures over the previous 12 months, Chubb naturally landed on the reserve/PUP record for the beginning of the 2024 marketing campaign. The upcoming free agent returned to observe earlier this month, and it sounded just like the Browns would let the participant make the ultimate name relating to 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 dashing assault for the beginning of the season, with D’Onta Foreman lately stealing a piece 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 sport has restricted the crew’s RB manufacturing. Maybe Chubb’s return could have OC Ken Dorsey rethinking his offensive method.
Thornhill returned to practice earlier this week. The defensive again suffered a calf harm 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 rely towards the Browns’ in-season activation complete, which sits at five following Saturday’s Thornhill transaction.