In 2023, Chubb was one of the exceptions. According to Over The Cap, Chubb was the second-highest paid running back in the NFL that season ($14.8 million). Only Derrick Henry ($16.3 million) was paid more. Those are salary cap figures.

Nick Chubb had become arguably the Cleveland Browns' most beloved player since Bernie Kosar since arriving in 2018. Much like the famed quarterback of the 1980s and early 1990s, the running back's time in the NFL will end elsewhere.

The Houston Texans have signed former Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb. Chubb made four Pro Bowls in seven seasons with Cleveland, but was limited by injuries the past two years.