Nick Chubb, a four-time NFL Pro Bowler and longtime Browns icon, will sign a one-day contract to retire with the Cleveland Browns, with a retirement press conference planned after the signing on Friday. The move, announced by James Wood “JW” Johnson III of the Haslam Sports Group on Browns Daily, sets the stage for the team to honor him during the 2026 home opener against the Carolina Panthers. The arrangement underscores a ceremonial finale that solidifies his legacy with the franchise. The events indicate a formal conclusion to Chubb’s Browns career and a public recognition of his impact with the organization.