He wanted to share the emotional journey back after his left knee, the same one he hurt in 2015 while playing at Georgia, was destroyed in Week 2 last year in Pittsburgh. As he planted on a carry inside the 5-yard line, Chubb was hit by Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. His season was over. He feared his career was as well.

As Cleveland Browns players filtered out of the visitors locker room at Lincoln Financial Field, running back Nick Chubb sat slumped in a locker, scrolling through his phone. About 30 minutes later, defensive end Myles Garrett spoke about the potential to soon reintroduce a player often regarded as the "heart and soul" of the Browns to a team that hasn't shown much life as of late.

Loyalty is far from a guarantee in the NFL. But Nick Chubb feels it from the Cleveland Browns. The running back released a piece for The Players' Tribune

Star Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is nearing a return to the field. Chubb has been out since Week 2 of last season, when he suffered a devastating knee injury during a Monday night game against the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers.

Browns running back Nick Chubb sent a message to the fans and city of Cleveland via The Players' Tribune. Chubb, 28, bared his soul in the article that he posted

Heading into this season, there were doubts that Nick Chubb would suit up for the Cleveland Browns. It wasn’t because of Chubb’s devastating knee injury. Instead, it was due to rumors floating that the Browns would move on from Chubb.