CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is officially out for the remainder of the season, head coach Kevin Stefanski confirms.
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On Tuesday, Stefanski said he’s “very disappointed” for Chubb, who suffered a significant knee injury early in the second quarter of the Browns’ Monday night matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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“He will be missed, but he will bounce back. Of that, I have no doubt,” Stefanski said during a press conference Tuesday.
The specific details of Chubb’s injury have not been released, but Stefanski confirmed he would need surgery.
Chubb was at the Browns’ facility Tuesday. When he spoke with him, Stefanski said Chubb was “feeling disappointed.”
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“These are very real people, and it hurts him. It hurts us. So, like I said before, we will support him in every way and then we’re going to do the best thing we can do to support him,” Stefanski said.
He noted the best way to honor Chubb, who teammates have called the “heart” of the team, will be to “go out there and perform.”
“I think that ultimately is what Nick expects this team to do,” he said.
Cincinnati Bengals v Cleveland Browns CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 10: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns is carted off the field after sustaining a knee injury during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals v Cleveland Browns CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 10: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns is carted off the field after sustaining a knee injury during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 11: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 05: Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns and AFC carries the ball against the NFC during the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Allegiant Stadium on February 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images) (Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)
New York Jets v Cleveland Browns CANTON, OHIO - AUGUST 03: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the 2023 Pro Hall of Fame Game against the New York Jets at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 3, 2023 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Washington Commanders v Cleveland Browns CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 11: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns laughs during the first half of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 11: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Cleveland Browns hands off to Nick Chubb #24 during the first quarter of their NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns v Baltimore Ravens BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 23: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns v Kansas City Chiefs KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 26: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns smiles during the second quarter on the sidelines of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) (David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns v Baltimore Ravens BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 23: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
11th Annual NFL Honors - Arrivals INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: Nick Chubb (R) and guest attend the 11th Annual NFL Honors at YouTube Theater on February 10, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens v Cleveland Browns CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 17: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) (Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens v Cleveland Browns CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 17: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns is hit by Roquan Smith #18 of the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) (Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns v Detroit Lions DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 30: Nick Chubb #31 of the Cleveland Browns tries to escape the tackle of DeShawn Shead #26 of the Detroit Lions during a preseason game at Ford Field on August 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Rose Bowl Game - Oklahoma v Georgia PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs and Isaiah Wynn #77 celebrate after Chubb scores a touchdown in the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal Game against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Chargers v Cleveland Browns CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 09: A.J. Green #38 and Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns lead the team onto the field before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) (Jason Miller/Getty Images)
2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 05: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders, Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals, Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns and Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins warm up before the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Allegiant Stadium on February 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns is carted off the field after sustaining a knee injury during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns v Detroit Lions DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 30: Nick Chubb #31 of the Cleveland Browns scores a first quarter touchdown while playing the Detroit Lions during a preseason game at Ford Field on August 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
New York Jets v Cleveland Browns CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns sits on the bench before the game against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns v Tampa Bay Buccaneers TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 21: Baker Mayfield #6 hands off to Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 11: Running back Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns hurdles over the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Rose Bowl Game - Oklahoma v Georgia PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after a 50-yard touchdown in the third quarter in the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal Game against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 11: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns and Nick Chubb #24 leave the field after defeating the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
SEC Championship - Auburn v Georgia ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 02: Nick Chubb #27 and Sony Michel #1 celebrate beating the Auburn Tigers in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Georgia Tech ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 25: Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs jumps into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) (Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
Auburn v Georgia ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 12: Defensive lineman Marlon Davidson #3 of the Auburn Tigers tackles running back Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) (Michael Chang/Getty Images)
Kentucky v Georgia ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 7: Injured Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb on the sideline in the second quarter of the game against the Kentucky Wildcats on November 7, 2015 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Appalachian State v Georgia ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 2: Running back Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates with guard Isaiah Wynn #77 of the Georgia Bulldogs after scoring a touchdown during their game against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Sanford Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Athens, Georgia.The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Appalachian State Mountaineers 31-10. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) (Michael Chang/Getty Images)
Southern v Georgia ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 26: Running back Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates with running back Sony Michel #1 at the conclusion of the game against the Southern University Jaguars on September 26, 2015 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. The Georgia Bulldogs won 48-6. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
CFP National Championship presented by AT&T - Alabama v Georgia ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Jake Fromm #11, Nick Chubb, and Sony Michel #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs speak with coaches during a timeout against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Georgia v Kentucky LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 08: Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs with the ball during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on November 8, 2014 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Georgia v Missouri COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 11: Darvin Ruise #12 and Thomas Wilson #8 of the Missouri Tigers fail to keep Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs out of the end zone late in the fourth quarter on October 11, 2014 at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images) (Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)
Georgia v Georgia Tech ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 25: Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs the ball during the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) (Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
Georgia v Georgia Tech ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 25: Nick Chubb #27 celebrates a touchdown by lifting up Isaiah Wynn #77 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) (Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
Charleston Southern v Georgia ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 22: Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs heads off the field after the game against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Sanford Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Georgia v Mississippi OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 24: Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs the ball and is pursued by the defense of the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels defeated the Bulldogs 45-14. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Kentucky v Georgia ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs and teammates celebrate with fans after beating the Kentucky Wildcats at Sanford Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) (Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)