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Nick Chubb Signs One-Year Deal With Texans After Declaring Full Recovery

Chubb joins Houston’s backfield led by Joe Mixon after overcoming knee and foot surgeries

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Overview

  • The Texans signed Chubb to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million in base salary with a maximum value of $5 million through incentives
  • Chubb said he feels “as good as I have been in a long time” after returning from two surgeries on his knee and a season-ending foot injury
  • He is expected to serve as the primary backup to Joe Mixon, with the chance to leapfrog Dameon Pierce on the depth chart
  • Coach DeMeco Ryans plans to ease Chubb into practices, expressing excitement about pairing him with Mixon in Houston’s evolving offense
  • Chubb’s performance was limited last season by injuries, as he rushed for 332 yards and averaged a career-low 3.3 yards per carry in eight games