The Kansas City Chiefs are re-signing veteran running back Kareem Hunt on a one-year, $1.5 million worth up to $2.5 million, according to Jordan Schultz on FOX Sports on March 14.
Hunt’s reunion with Kansas City in 2024 came in the wake of RB Isiah Pacheco suffering a leg injury in Week 2 that sidelined him until Week 13 of the regular season. Hunt, who didn’t play in the preseason with any team, was called to action midseason and performed admirably.
In 13 regular season games played, Hunt ran the ball 200 times for 728 yards — 3.6 yards per carry — and seven touchdowns, according to Pro Football Reference. In three playoff games, he carried the ball 27 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns. He did not fumble the ball at all during his entire 2024 campaign.
Though he is not the explosive player he used to be, Hunt, 29, proved to be a reliable asset to Kansas City’s backfield last season after Pacheco went down and even when he returned. So much so that Hunt has worked his way back onto the Chiefs’ roster despite the team already signing Elijah Mitchell during free agency and with the draft yet to happen.
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