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After a storied eight-year NFL career, running back Nick Chubb is wrapping up his time in the league .
In a shocking announcement, Chubb told everyone he was hanging up his cleats and retiring from the league on Friday night. In a heartfelt letter to fans announcing the decision, he discussed what the sport has meant to him.
"Football was a huge blessing in my life," Chubb wrote. "It opened so many doors, gave me opportunities I never could have imagined, and allowed me to meet some amazing people. I'm grateful for everyone I crossed paths with across the way, and I promise I took something from each of you."
"Thank you to my teammates, my coaches, the fans, my family, my friends, and anyone who ever cheered me on. Twelve year old me never could have imagined where this game would take us. But 30 year old me can look back and say we gave it everything we had."
Four-time Pro Bowl RB Nick Chubb announced his retirement. pic.twitter.com/egUzRynows
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 22, 2026 Chubb had an accomplished career in the league, earning Pro Bowl honors four times and All-Pro honors once over his eight seasons. He spent his first seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns before playing with the Houston Texans last season.
At the peak of his career, Chubb had four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons from 2019-2022. With his decision to retire, his career comes to a close with a total of 7,349 rushing yards, 54 rushing touchdowns, 1,109 receiving yards, and five receiving touchdowns to his name.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Nick Chubb shocks the NFL with abrupt retirement announcement
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