Last week, ESPN wrote a headline that tied Nick Chubb to the Dallas Cowboys; sources told us then that there was absolutely no connection with the Browns fan favorite.

Last week, ESPN wrote a headline that tied Nick Chubb to the Dallas Cowboys; sources told us then that there was absolutely no connection with the Browns fan favorite. originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Cleveland Browns are saying goodbye to a franchise legend this offseason. Who will say “hello”?

To ESPN, that depends on which way the wind is blowing.

The Nick Chubb era is over. At some point, Chubb’s injuries and recent ineffectiveness made it increasingly clear that the next good Browns team would have a new stable of running backs.

Jerome Ford will be a holdover. He ran the show for Cleveland at a far more efficient clip than Chubb last season, and figures to remain a part of the team’s plans in 2025. He’ll be joined by two rookies in Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson.

Our scouting report?

Judkins and Sampson are complementary. Judkins is more polished, a consistent between-the-tackles rusher whose technique and strength make him an early-down aficionado. Sampson, meanwhile, projects to be the passing-down back whose explosiveness stands out.

And we think, respectfully, that Browns fans should turn their attention there.

Along with that, though? ESPN is throwing more gunk against the wall to see if it sticks.

Last week, ESPN wrote a headline that tied Chubb to the Dallas Cowboys; sources told us then that there was absolutely no connection.

And this week?

Hey, another weekend, another rumor …

The network’s Jeremy Fowler is tying Chubb to the Washington Commanders.

You’ll note that Fowler doesn’t exactly come right out and “report” it …

He just sort of tosses it out there.

The Browns made an organizational decision here … and emotionally, it’s a difficult one, for them and for Cleveland fans. And in a sense now, ESPN is toying with those emotions.

If we’re wrong, we’ll report it. But we have heard nothing credible coming from NFL sources that indicate a Nick Chubb signing is on any team’s front burner. …

No matter how many times ESPN suggests otherwise.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.

Last week, ESPN wrote a headline that tied Nick Chubb to the Dallas Cowboys; sources told us then that there was absolutely no connection with the Browns fan favorite.

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