Kansas City Chiefs to re-sign running back Kareem Hunt
- The Kansas City Chiefs signed Kareem Hunt to a one-year deal potentially worth up to $2.5 million in 2024 after he was a member of the Chiefs in 2017.
- Hunt, who has faced controversy and injuries, rejoined the Chiefs to bolster their chances at securing another Super Bowl win and after Isiah Pacheco was sidelined with a broken fibula.
- In 2017, Hunt posted a league-leading 1,327 yards and eight touchdowns, showcasing elite carry skills, but his production significantly decreased between 2021 and 2023, where in 13 games he secured 728 yards and seven touchdowns with an average of 3.6 yards per carry.
- Hunt stated he was excited to show what he still had in the tank, and the deal includes a base of $1.5 million with incentives and accelerators based on performance.
- It is believed that Hunt and Pacheco will compete for the starting role, with both players expected to be complementary rotational pieces in 2024, highlighting their ability to both run and catch.
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