In Berea, Ohio, the Cleveland Browns’ star running back, Nick Chubb, made a triumphant return to practice on Wednesday, marking his first appearance since a devastating knee injury in Week 2 of the previous season. Despite his progress, Chubb has been officially ruled out of Sunday’s highly anticipated matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Chubb, who underwent a pair of surgeries to repair the damage to his left knee, expressed optimism about his knee’s condition after his first practice. “He looks like himself to me,” coach Kevin Stefanski remarked, though he remained tight-lipped about Chubb’s prospects for the team’s Week 6 clash with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Meanwhile, the Browns have listed tight end David Njoku as questionable for the game against the Commanders, following a three-game absence due to an ankle sprain. The team’s injury report also includes offensive linemen Jedrick Wills Jr., Jack Conklin, and Michael Dunn, as well as running back Pierre Strong Jr., all of whom are listed as questionable.
Wills, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in 2023, has seen limited action this season, playing in only one game. Conklin, who also sustained a season-ending knee injury in Week 1 of the previous season, is yet to make his season debut. Dunn spent the first four games on the non-football illness list, while Strong has been sidelined for the past three games with a hamstring injury.
The Browns have also confirmed that offensive tackle James Hudson, linebacker Jordan Hicks, running back Nyheim Hines, and defensive end Alex Wright will not participate in Sunday’s game. Hudson, who has started three games at left tackle this season, may be placed on injured reserve after aggravating his shoulder injury this week, according to Stefanski. Hines returned to practice on Wednesday after spending the first four games on the non-football injury list, while Wright will miss the remainder of the season due to a triceps injury.
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