Nick Chubb is expected to miss the first 4 games of the NFL season due to his continued recovery from a devastating knee injury that ended his 2023 season early. Chubb, who has a great track record at recovering from significant injuries will still need time to onboard into the 2024 season. 

Given Nick Chubb is 28 years old and has significant tread on his tires, the Browns are wise to give one of their most beloved players extra time to prepare for the 2024 season. As it sits right now, the earliest Chubb will begin playing for the Browns in 2024 is week 5 against the Washington Commanders.

The biggest beneficiary from Nick Chubb’s absence will be Jerome Ford who is going in round 10 on UnderDog. Fellow backfield mate D’Onta Foreman suffered a rib injury in the preseason game against the Seahawks so all indicators are that Jerome Ford will be a huge value to start the 2024 season. Drafters need to be selecting Jerome Ford with their closeout picks in best ball drafts and scooping value in redraft leagues where Ford goes late.