Fri Mar 14 17:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Chiefs Re-Sign Veteran Running Back Kareem Hunt to One-Year Deal

**Kansas City, MO** – The Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed veteran running back Kareem Hunt to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million, with up to an additional $1 million in incentives, the team announced today. Hunt, 29, initially rejoined the Chiefs this season as an injury replacement for Isiah Pacheco, who suffered a fractured fibula in Week 2.

Hunt, a former league-leading rusher and third-round pick of the Chiefs in 2017, had a successful stint with the team before being released in 2018 following an off-field incident. He subsequently played five seasons with the Cleveland Browns. In his return to Kansas City this year, Hunt contributed significantly, rushing for 728 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 games, while also adding 176 receiving yards.

This deal represents a cost-effective move for the Chiefs, who also signed running back Elijah Mitchell earlier this week to a one-year, $2.5 million contract (with up to $1 million in incentives). The team retains Hunt’s experience as they navigate the final year of Pacheco’s rookie contract.

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