Kansas City, Sa – April 26, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs have bolstered their backfield, signing free agent running back Nick Chubb to a one-year deal, sources told ESPN. The blockbuster move electrifies Chiefs Kingdom, pairing a physical rusher with Patrick Mahomes as they chase another Super Bowl title.
Chubb, a four-time Pro Bowler, joins the Chiefs after seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns, where he amassed 6,987 yards and 51 touchdowns, per Pro Football Focus. Despite a 2024 season limited to 332 yards on 102 carries due to a broken foot, the 29-year-old’s bruising style promises to ignite Kansas City’s 29th-ranked rushing attack (4.0 yards per carry).
The Chiefs moved swiftly to sign Chubb after the Browns, facing a $43 million cap deficit, let him walk in free agency. GM Brett Veach saw an opportunity to add a veteran workhorse at a bargain, with Chubb’s deal reportedly at $2.5 million plus incentives, a steal for his proven durability two years post-knee injury.
Chubb fills a critical gap for the Chiefs, whose ground game faltered in 2024’s Super Bowl LIX loss (40-22 to the Eagles). With Isiah Pacheco’s contract expiring in 2026 and Kareem Hunt’s role diminishing, Chubb offers reliability, complementing Pacheco’s speed with his power-running prowess.
Under Andy Reid’s creative play-calling, Chubb can thrive in short-yardage situations, easing the burden on Mahomes. His 3.3 yards per carry in 2024 belies his career 5.0 average, and a healthier offseason could see him return to form. X lit up, with fans dubbing him “the missing piece” for a Chiefs three-peat.
Chubb’s physicality will test AFC defenses, like Baltimore’s, where he’ll face off in Week 1. His presence allows Reid to balance an offense reliant on Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, while Travis Kelce mentors from the sidelines. The Chiefs bypassed a draft RB like Ashton Jeanty to secure this proven veteran.
The signing carries risks. Chubb’s injury history—knee surgery in 2023, foot fracture in 2024—raises durability concerns, but his 500-pound squat videos on Instagram signal a strong recovery. Mahomes’ passing attack (14th-ranked, 240 yards per game) now has a ground complement to wear down defenses.
Chiefs Kingdom, your offense is reloaded. Nick Chubb’s arrival marks Veach’s boldest move yet, aiming to reclaim the Lombardi Trophy in 2025. As training camp looms, Kansas City dreams of a dominant ground game with Chubb leading the charge.
