Veteran free agent running back reportedly will visit the Chiefs on Tuesday

The unfortunate news of Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks is a significant blow to the team’s offense. In response, general manager Brett Veach could be entertaining the possibility of bringing back a former Chiefs draft pick and Pro Bowler this week.

According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Chiefs are bringing in free agent running back Kareem Hunt for a visit on Tuesday. Hunt, who last played for the Cleveland Browns, was unsigned during the offseason and could potentially reunite with the franchise where he saw the most success. The 29-year-old finished the 2023 season with 135 carries for 411 yards and nine touchdowns in 15 games.

Hunt earned All-Rookie and Pro Bowl honors in the 2017 season after being drafted in the third round of the NFL Draft. He won the rushing title that season with 1,327 yards while displaying versatility in the passing game. Since playing for the Browns in recent seasons, he’s served as a third-down running back alongside starter Nick Chubb.

Pacheco’s fibula injury could make this reunion official, as the Chiefs still consider running backs Carson Steele, Samaje Perine, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (once he’s available from injured reserve) as options.

During his two years in Kansas City, Hunt was believed to be a mainstay of the franchise as a running back. However, due to off-the-field issues, he was released in November of the 2018 season.