Trade Buzz: Chicago Bears Join Race with Browns in Pursuit of Nick Chubb.
In a surprising twist to the NFL offseason, the Chicago Bears have reportedly entered trade talks involving Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb. With several teams quietly monitoring Chubb’s situation following his season-ending knee injury in 2023, the Bears have emerged as a serious suitor alongside the Browns, who are weighing their long-term options.
Chubb, a four-time Pro Bowler, is entering the final year of his contract and carries a cap hit north of $15 million. The Browns, fresh off another playoff run, are facing a tight cap situation and may look to move Chubb to free up space and explore younger, cheaper options in the backfield.
Chicago, meanwhile, is clearly in win-now mode. After acquiring wide receiver Keenan Allen and drafting quarterback Caleb Williams first overall, the Bears are seeking to add a powerful ground threat to balance their offense. Despite returning Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson, the team is reportedly willing to package draft capital or even a young defender to land Chubb, assuming he’s healthy enough to contribute by midseason.
Medical evaluations remain a key hurdle. Chubb suffered a gruesome knee injury in Week 2 last year and is still recovering from surgery. However, early signs from Browns medical staff have been encouraging, suggesting a potential return sometime in the 2025 season.
If the Bears succeed in acquiring Chubb, it would signal their commitment to building a balanced offense around their rookie quarterback. For the Browns, it would mark the end of an era for one of the NFL’s most consistent and respected runners.
As negotiations heat up, all eyes are on whether the Browns are truly willing to part ways with their franchise back — and if the Bears are ready to pay the price to land him.
