The Browns have signed rookie Nick Chubb, according to a tweet from the running back’s agency. As dictated by his slot, Chubb will receive a four-year deal worth about $7.4MM with a $3.45MM signing bonus. He’ll carry a modest cap number of $1.342MM in 2018 with modest increases between now and 2021. 
Chubb became the second of the Browns’ second-round picks this year when he was selected at No. 35 overall. After running for 1,345 yards in his final year at Georgia, Chubb holds promise as a solid all-round back at the pro level.
Many evaluators feel that Chubb is a jack of all trades, but a master of none. That’s not necessarily a major dig on Chubb, given that many running back prospects have struggled with ball security and other basics in the NFL. However, he doesn’t profile as the fastest back in the league and his lack of usage on passing downs in college leaves some mystery about his ball-catching and blocking abilities.
Fortunately for the Browns, they already have a dynamic pass-catching back in Duke Johnson and an established runner in Carlos Hyde. Chubb won’t be tasked with a large workload right off of the bat, which should allow him room to progress at a reasonable pace.
As shown on PFR’s draft pick signing tracker, the Browns have just two picks left to go in No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield and No. 4 overall choice Denzel Ward.
Chubb will end up being a workhorse back. Don’t underestimate him.
Chubb and Hyde getting the bulk of the carries and Duke getting most of the action on third downs sounds pretty solid to me.
All that talent in the backfield will take a lot of pressure off Mayfield when he takes the starting job from Taylor – probably sooner rather than later than people think
Taylor may stay after his two year contract is complete. All he did was bring the Bills back to the playoffs.
I could see the Browns challenging for a playoff spot: young but talented defense, a rejuvenated offense. They could be a dark house candidate. However, it is the Browns so watch them have a 3-13 season
Definitely in a better place than the last decade. Might be the year divisional fans don’t chalk up the win in the standings before they play them.