The Browns released the following statement on Saturday on Nick Chubb’s surgery:

Browns running back Nick Chubb underwent successful knee surgery yesterday to repair ligament damage sustained in the September 18th game against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. Team Head Physician

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MD, performed the surgery at University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute. Yesterday’s surgery repaired damage to his medial capsule, meniscus, and medial collateral ligament. As expected, a second surgery will be scheduled to repair his anterior cruciate ligament in the coming months. Estimated recovery time from the surgeries indicate that Nick would be able to return to play at some point in the 2024 season.

The Browns have continued to keep Chubb as a part of the team in a plethora of ways following his season-ending injury. HC Kevin Stefanski honored him with a game ball following the 27-3 win over the Titans, and personally delivered him the game ball on Sunday night. DE Myles Garrett wore Chubb’s name and No. 24 on tape on his wrist. RB Kareem Hunt wore a Chubb jersey to the game on Sept. 24.

The Cleveland Browns will host the Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 at 1 p.m. EST.

Matchup

• The Browns lead the all-time series 33-16-3 against the Cardinals, including a 15-8-2 mark at home.
• When the Browns and Cardinals met, Cleveland lost to Arizona 37-14 on Oct. 17, 2021 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
• The Browns enter Week 9 with a 4-3 record after a 24-20 loss to the Seahawks in Week 8. The Cardinals are 1-7 heading into Week 9, after losing 31-24 to the Ravens.

Storylines to Watch

• QB uncertainty in Arizona — The Cardinals quarterback situation is still undecided. On Oct. 30 before the deadline, HC Jonathan Gannon told reporters that rookie QB Clayton Tune will start against the Browns if Kyler Murray is not ready to return from his torn ACL. Tune has played in one regular season game, throwing one pass for four yards in Arizona’s loss to Seattle. The Cardinals then traded QB Joshua Dobbs to the Vikings.
• How the Browns run defense handles Cardinals rushing attack — The Cardinals rank fourth in rushing yards per game with 137.8, and third in the league in total rushing yards this season at 1,102. On the flip side, the Browns defense has only given up 677 rushing yards this season, which is sixth in the league. They have only given up 31 rushing first downs, which is second in the league. The Browns run defense has to focus on its technique and fundamentals to limit the Cardinals in the run game.
• Browns QB situation — The Browns continue to deal with uncertainty at quarterback as well, as starting QB Deshaun Watson works to return from a shoulder injury. The Browns rested Watson during Week 8 and started backup QB P.J. Walker. Watson was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, and the Browns will monitor him throughout the week. If Watson is unable to play on Sunday against the Cardinals, HC Kevin Stefanski said that Walker would start.

Watch on TV

Pregame: 10:30 a.m., Browns Countdown, WEWS News 5

Game: Sunday 1 p.m., CBS