The Kansas City Chiefs are re-signing running back Kareem Hunt to a one-year, $1.5-million deal, sources told Jordan Schultz.
Hunt’s new contract can reportedly reach up to $2.5 million with incentives.
Hunt rejoined the Chiefs last season for his second stint with the team after the Chiefs drafted him in the third round in 2017. He played two seasons (2017-2018) with Kansas City before spending the next five with the Cleveland Browns (2019-23).
The 29-year-old served as Kansas City’s starting running back after Isiah Pacheco suffered an injury very early into the season last season. Hunt ran for 728 yards, averaging 56 rushing yards per game, all while also adding seven touchdowns in 13 games (eight of those starts).
Hunt has recorded 2,879 rushing yards, 22 TDs, and 4.4 yards per carry across his Kansas City tenures.
The Chiefs have really made moves to change and upgrade their backfield this offseason. For example, it started by signing Elijah Mitchell to a one-year, $1.5-million pact earlier this offseason. Carson Steele and Keaontay Ingram then follow those three (Pacheco, Hunt, and Mitchell) to fill out the Chiefs’ depth chart at halfback.
Jaden Chandler-Parnell, or “JC” is a Sports & Sports Betting Analyst for Stare Down Sports. You can Follow him on X @Jaden95Chandler and on YouTube
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