Former UGA star announces NFL retirement

A former University of Georgia Bulldog legend has announced his time in the NFL is coming to an end.

Nick Chubb, a 30-year-old native of Cedartown, spent seven seasons as a running back with the Cleveland Browns and played last season with the Houston Texans. He spent his entire college career at UGA.

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He posted on social media on Friday night his football career is over.

“Today’s the day I’ve been avoiding for a while,” he wrote. “I’ve known for some time now, but I’m finally ready to share that I’m done playing football.”

He goes on to say that while he didn’t accomplish some of the goals he set for himself, like winning a college football championship or a Super Bowl, he’s proud knowing he gave everything his all.

“I know there’s a deeper meaning in that, one that I hope to understand someday. But if not, I’ll understand that it’s just life,” he wrote.

He says that he is grateful for his time playing and all of the doors that football opened for him.

“Thank you to my teammates, my coaches, the fans, my family, my friends, and anyone who ever cheered me on,” he wrote. “I’m grateful for everyone I crossed paths with along the way, and I promise I took something from each of you.”

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