Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb and the Houston Texans have mutual interest. originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Cleveland Browns selected running back Nick Chubb with the 35th overall pick in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, and he has become one of the better players in the franchise's history since then.

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But there is a chance that the 29-year-old star has played his final snap with the Browns.

In a recent report by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, he has said that there is mutual interest between Chubb and the Houston Texans, who would put him alongside their star running back, Joe Mixon.

"I was told that he's hoping to sign here soon, and maybe he gets something done before a minicamp gets into a team. Four-time Pro Bowler," Fowler said. "The return to Cleveland's not totally off the table, from what I'm told, but probably unlikely because of their draft plans, they drafted multiple running backs. I'm told Houston could be one to watch here. They've been looking at that running back market, maybe adding somebody with Joe Mixon."

And now comes news that if Chubb passes his physical, he is indeed slated to sign with Houston.

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The Browns drafted Ohio State's Quinshon Judkins and Tennessee's Dylan Sampson in the 2025 NFL Draft, so it seems as though they have all but moved on from their former star.

Which is a real shame, because was third-all time in rushing yards in the franchise' history, and made such an impact on the team. But injuries have changed him over the past few seasons, so it might be time for a fresh start.

It might be tough pill to swallow for Browns fans, but the time to say goodbye to Chubb has arrived. … he’s Houston-bound.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.