The Cleveland Browns have announced that they've officially waived running back Gary Brightwell after appearing in two games for the team in 2024.

Coincidently, the team also designated Nick Chubb to return off the PUP list yesterday. They officially have 21 days to put him on the active roster, but waiving Brightwell so early in the process makes it seem like Chubb could be activated sooner rather than later.

It's been well documented that Chubb has been doing great with rehabbing his knee over the past year, some have even said he's further ahead than he technically "should" be.

Gary Brightwell was only in Cleveland for a few weeks but performed admirably on special teams as both a returner and gunner on the kick and punt units.

He didn't record any playing time on offense but participated in 20 total special teams snaps in weeks three and four.

Though it's not "set in stone" that Nick Chubb will be active and on the field against the Washington Commanders this weekend, all signs point to him being available very soon for this offense.