Browns General Manager Andrew Berry gave updates on the recovery of two key offensive players during a press conference on Thursday. He announced that the team expects quarterback Deshaun Watson to return for the start of the season following his right shoulder injury. However, Berry was cautious when providing 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 recently started running on land. While progress has been positive, Berry emphasized that the upcoming weeks and months will be critical in determining 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 the opportunity to earn incentives based on his performance. How he responds to 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 he will be able to contribute on the field in the upcoming season.
Berry also stated that they are monitoring Chubb’s rehab process closely and are hopeful that he will make a full recovery before the start of next season. He also mentioned that they are excited about what Chubb can bring to their offense once he is fully healthy.
In conclusion, Browns General Manager Andrew Berry provided updates on two key offensive players recovering from injuries during a press conference on Thursday. While Deshaun Watson is expected to return for the start of the season, Nick Chubb’s recovery from knee ligament injuries is still uncertain due to multiple surgeries. The team is optimistic about Chubb’s potential contributions once he is fully healthy but remains cautious about how much workload they can give him before making any decisions regarding him earning incentives or being released from their roster.
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