Andrew Berry, General Manager of the Browns, gave an update on two key players recovering from injuries during his press conference on Thursday. He revealed that the team expects quarterback Deshaun Watson to return for the start of the season following his right shoulder injury. However, Berry was cautious in giving a timeline for running back Nick Chubb, who tore knee ligaments in Week Two last season and underwent multiple surgeries.
Chubb has been focused and aggressive in his approach to recovery since the fall and has recently started running on land. While progress is positive, Berry emphasized that the upcoming weeks and months will be critical in determining the extent of Chubb’s workload on his knee. The team will continue to monitor his progress and gradually increase the load on his knee during training.
Despite facing challenges, Chubb agreed to reduce his base salary to avoid potential release this offseason and has an opportunity to earn incentives based on his performance. How he responds to the increased workload on his knee will play a significant role in determining whether he achieves these incentives. The team remains optimistic about Chubb’s recovery and hopes that he will be able to contribute on the field in the upcoming season.