Kareem Hunt Returns to Chiefs on One-Year Deal

Kareem Hunt has re-signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year contract worth $1.5 million, potentially reaching $2.5 million with incentives. Hunt, who initially joined the Chiefs as a third-round draft pick in 2017, was released in 2018 after a video showed him involved in an altercation. After spending five years with the Cleveland Browns, Hunt returned to the Chiefs in 2024 to fill in for the injured Isiah Pacheco. Last season, he led the Chiefs in rushing with 728 yards and seven touchdowns, along with 176 receiving yards. Hunt's return to the Chiefs comes as they also signed former 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell. Despite his past controversy, Hunt remains a favored player and could play a significant role in the Chiefs' backfield, competing with Mitchell and a recovered Pacheco for playing time.