Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb says he will dedicate his 2023 season to the late Jim Brown, telling reporters on Wednesday that he will be "playing for" the legendary Hall of Famer following his death last month.
"Being able to know him was definitely special," Chubb said. "Definitely a blessing. Being drafted here and playing after such a great running back was a blessing."
Brown, who played nine seasons for Cleveland, died on May 18 at the age of 87.
Following Brown's death, Chubb said he received a message from Browns general manager John Dorsey saying Brown played a significant part in Cleveland drafting Chubb in the second round of the 2018 draft.