The Browns lost a franchise icon during the 2023 NFL offseason when legendary running back Jim Brown died at the age of 87.Brown was a star runner with Cleveland, earning eight All-Pro nominations and winning NFL MVP three times. He was one of the league's earliest Hall of Famers, but also went on to become a notable actor and civil Zach Parise Jersey rights activist in his post-playing days.Current Browns running back Nick Chubb is well aware of the legacy Brown leaves behind. That's partly why the 27-year-old old is planning to honor the icon by "playing for" him in 2023."Being able Chris Stewart Jersey to know him was definitely special," Chubb said of Brown, per . "Definitely a ble sing. Being drafted here and playing after such a great running back was a ble sing."MORE: Chubb got to know Brown well during his time in Cleveland: He said they frequently spoke during his five years with the Browns.It wasn't often about football."The most impactful thing (he told me) is probably just stand for what you believe in," Chubb said. "He was a strong man. He stood up a lot of things and he was himself. I think that's the biggest thing I take from it. Just always be true to yourself."Those conversations helped Chubb develop a strong relationship with Brown, who served as one of the running back's biggest backers.In fact, it was Brown who implored then-Browns general manager John Dorsey to draft Chubb in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. That's something that stuck with Erik Haula Jersey Chubb, and strengthened his bond with Brown."Just hearing that, it was a ble sing," he said. "He saw something in me and it's special."MORE: Of course, Brown's foresight proved correct. Chubb has been a Eric Staal Jersey big-time weapon for the Cleveland offense, averaging 1,437 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns per 17 games with the Browns. He only failed to reach 1,000 rushing yards in one of his five seasons; that came during his rookie year, when he tallied 996 yards.Chubb has 6,341 career rushing yards, good Minnesota Wild Jersey for fourth-most in Browns franchise history. He trails only Brown, Leroy Kelly and Mike Pruitt, needing just 200 yards to jump Pruitt for third all time. He needs 934 yards to leapfrog Kelly for second place behind Brown.RankPlayerRushing yards1Jim Brown12,3122Leroy Kelly7,2743Mike Pruitt6,5404Nick Chubb6,341Perhaps Chubb will seek out that number as a way to pay tribute to Brown. But even if he can achieve that, he will still be, at minimum, several years away from challenging Brown's franchise record.