Browns RB Nick Chubb to return Sunday; Jerome Ford ruled out

The Cleveland Browns have ruled out leading rusher Jerome Ford due to a hamstring injury, but running back Nick Chubb will be making his season debut against the Cincinnati Bengals. Chubb has been practicing for the past three weeks after a severe knee injury in 2023 and is expected to play, although listed as questionable. The team has a plan in place for managing his workload to ensure he is available long-term. Chubb expressed feeling good and ready to return to the field after over a year. Running back/return specialist Nyheim Hines is unlikely to play, and safety Ronnie Hickman has been ruled out. Linebacker Jordan Hicks, center Ethan Pocic, and safety Juan Thornhill are listed as questionable for the upcoming game.