Nick Chubb Injury: What Happened and What's Next? 

Nick Chubb, the star running back of the Cleveland Browns, suffered a serious knee injury in the first half of the Browns' Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 18, 2023.

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What happened: Chubb was injured on a run play near the goal line. He was tackled by two Steelers defenders, and his left leg appeared to bend awkwardly underneath him. Chubb immediately went down in pain and had to be carted off the field.

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The injury: Chubb suffered a torn ACL in his left knee. This is a serious injury that typically requires surgery and a long rehabilitation process.

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What's next for Chubb: Chubb is expected to undergo surgery soon. The rehabilitation process for a torn ACL typically takes 6 to 12 months. This means that Chubb is likely to miss the entire 2023 NFL season.

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Impact on the Browns: Chubb's injury is a major blow to the Browns. He is one of the best running backs in the NFL and is a key part of the Browns' offense. Without Chubb, the Browns will have to rely on other running backs, such as Kareem Hunt and D'Ernest Johnson.

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Support for Chubb: Chubb has received an outpouring of support from fans, teammates, and fellow players since his injury. Many people have taken to social media to wish Chubb a speedy recovery.

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Nick Chubb's injury is a major setback for the Browns and for Chubb himself. However, Chubb is a tough player and is determined to come back from this injury stronger than ever.

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