Due to Nick Chubb’s almost $16 million 2024 salary, there have been some contentious discussions over the Cleveland Browns’ summer intentions.
Although the offseason is always lengthy, this one might be the longest the Cleveland Browns have had in recent memory. The Browns will set to work attempting to take advantage of their window of opportunity to establish themselves as serious contenders following an 11-win season in which backup after backup performed admirably. They must resolve the salary cap issue before they can begin to work on strengthening the roster and filling in holes.
They need to take some action to get both in compliance with the cap and the required funds to assemble a competitive team, as they are currently $19.6 million over the cap. Their friends at ‘The Dawgs’ podcast pointed out that there are ways for them to clear a lot of space.
Here, they discussed how trades, restructures, and even cuts may free up $68.3 million for Cleveland. They caused some controversy when they claimed that removing Nick Chubb might free up $11.8 million, even though they clarified that they are not supporting any such action but are simply reporting what is possible.’The Dawgs’ responded to a fan by saying they believe this head office can retain Chubb and straighten their cap. Although it is obvious that something needs to happen, we all know that Andrew Berry has done miracles with the salary cap in the past.
The Browns must decide what to do with Nick Chubb’s contract.
In Week 2, Chubb sustained a knee injury that necessitated two different surgeries: an MCL repair and an ACL repair. He underwent significant knee surgery for the second time in 2015, following a horrific injury he sustained while playing for the Georgia Bulldogs.
It’s hard to wager against him now because he overcame the odds back then. Nevertheless, the NFL is a business, so it’s reasonable to wonder if this front staff feels comfortable giving him $15.8 million after he suffered a serious knee injury.
The Browns should try to extend Chubb and spread his impact over the next few seasons. They should also include some incentives to encourage him to return healthy and continue to defend the team. The NFL’s business side is unpleasant, and players must eventually move on. After six years as this team’s captain, supporters simply can’t bear to consider that happening to Chubb.
