Nick Chubb Knee Injury: Will He Ever Play Again?

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Cleveland Browns star Nick Chubb sustained a significant knee injury in Week 2 against the Steelers.

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Medical evaluations revealed a torn MCL in his left knee, with a stretched ACL that did not tear.

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Further tests may determine if reconstruction surgery is necessary.

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Fortunately, the injury is not expected to be career-ending for Chubb.

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Chubb's recovery timeline is projected to be six to eight months, and he will undergo at least one surgery to address the knee damage.

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Chubb had a previous severe knee injury in 2015 during his time at the University of Georgia

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Where he suffered multiple ligament tears and a dislocated kneecap.

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The recent injury occurred during a five-yard run when Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick tackled him low, causing his knee to bend unnaturally.

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While the injury is a setback, the prognosis suggests that Chubb may eventually return to action on the football field.

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