Perhaps it was already clear theCleveland Brownshad moved on fromNick Chubbafter not offering the running back a contract after the 2024 season, then adding two players at the position during the 2025 NFL Draft. However, Browns general manager Andrew Berry made Chubb's status all but official, saying during a radio appearance it was "increasingly unlikely" the seven-year veteran would return to Cleveland. "I wouldn't rule anything out, but I would say it's probably increasingly unlikely," Berry told92.3 The Fan's Ken Carman and Anthony Limaon Friday morning. "I'd say maybe a return is less likely, at least in the short term, with us right now." According to Berry, the team has not been "in strong communication" with Chubb since the draft, when the Browns selected Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins in the second round and used a fourth-round selection on Tennessee's Dylan Sampson. Additionally,Jerome Fordis under contract for one more year after leading Cleveland with 565 yards rushing last season.He agreed to a pay cutwith the Browns last week, reducing his salary from $3.49 million to $1.75 million, making it even more likely there won't be a spot for Chubb on the roster. "I would says it's probably increasingly unlikely. I'd say maybe a return is less likely, at least in the short term, with us right now.""📞@BrownsGM Andrew Berry w/@KenCarmanand@SportsBoyTonyon a possible return for RB Nick Chubb 🏈⤵️🔊 Listen:https://t.co/jD2y8Eb9gXpic.twitter.com/D5kTzqb85g — 92.3 The Fan (@923TheFan)May 9, 2025 Berry's reluctance to make a definitive statement on Chubb is likely an acknowledgement of his popularity with fans, who loved his bruising running style,awe-inspiring workoutsand efforts to return from serious injuries. Chubb suffereda season-ending injuryin 2023 during a Week 2 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, tearing the left MCL in his left knee in addition to a partially torn ACL. He eventually required two surgeries to repair the injuries, which were so grisly ESPNdeclined to show a replayduring the broadcast. Yet Chubb returned seven games into last season and rushed for 332 yards and three TDs in eight games beforesustaining a broken footin a Week 15 game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. He became a free agent after the season and was not offered a new contract to return to Cleveland. There have been rumors of other NFL teamsshowing interest, but they surely have the same questions about Chubb's health and durability the Browns do. In seven seasons with the Browns, Chubb rushed for 6,843 yards and 51 touchdowns, averaging 5.1 yards per carry. He also compiled 1,042 yards receiving on 128 catches.