Dolphins LB Bradley Chubb discusses his journey back from last year’s season-ending knee injury

Miami Dolphins edge rusher Bradley Chubb was in the middle of a career year with 11 sacks, six forced fumbles, and 73 total tackles before his season was cut short in Week 17 against the Baltimore Ravens .

Nearly 12 months following the injury, the two-time Pro Bowler spoke to the media this week for the first time since tearing his ACL, patella, and meniscus last December.

Its been an up-and-down journey for sure, Chubb said Thursday.

Starting from getting the surgery and that being almost a five-hour surgery at the time, and coming back home and having my mom and dad there with me, my girlfriend there with me helping me out throughout the whole process.

Seeing from when I was there, to where I am now, man, its been nothing short of a blessing.

So just being able to keep chopping wood, carrying water each and every day, continue to have a positive mindset as I approach the building every day, it wasnt easy but at the end of the day, man, it got me to where I am right now and continue to move forward.

Chubbs window to be activated opened on Dec.

2 and hes questionable to make his debut Sunday against the Houston Texans after being limited in practice throughout the week.

Its been feeling good, Chubb said of his gradual increase in practice workload.

Im just taking it day by day.

Im not trying to look big picture right now, just trying to see how I feel each and every day, how it responds to each and every different obstacle thats thrown at me right now.

So far, its been good, so hopefully it trends in the right direction.

The Dolphins, who are tied with the Cincinnati Bengals for the second-fewest sacks in the NFL (24), could certainly use Chubbs pass-rushing expertise against the Texans and quarterback C.J.

Stroud whos already been sacked 42 times through 13 games this season.

That being said and considering the severity of Chubbs injury , any return to the field this season is a major success.

Being on that field the last time screaming and holding my leg and doing all this [rehab], it would be cool to get back on there and have a new memory of my last football snap, Chubb said.

But at the end of the day, Im just thankful to be where Im at right now in this process.

I know its going to be a continued uphill climb, but the past 11 months have prepped me for that, so Im excited just about where I am..

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