September 13th 2023.
Kareem Hunt, veteran running back, is receiving significant interest from NFL teams as the 2023 season starts, but he is still waiting for the right offer. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Hunt has already received offers from four different teams.
Hunt began his career with the Kansas City Chiefs and then moved to the Cleveland Browns in 2020. This transfer proved to be successful as he had his best season with 1,145 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns. Last season, Hunt played backup to the starting running back Nick Chubb, but still managed to get 468 yards, three touchdowns, and 35 catches. In 2017, Hunt earned his only Pro Bowl appearance as a member of the Chiefs.
Unfortunately for running backs, the market has taken a downturn this off-season. Dalvin Cook and Ezekiel Elliot had to accept offers for less money than they wanted, while Tony Pollard wasn't offered a long-term contract and instead settled for the one-year fully guaranteed franchise contract worth $10.9 million. Likewise, Saquon Barkley, New York Giants' running back, had to wait out the off-season and part of training camp until he settled for a 1-year $11 million contract.
These events led to a Zoom meeting amongst NFL running backs, which was organized by Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler. This discussion aimed to bring light to the depressed market for players in their position.
It will be interesting to see what happens with Kareem Hunt's situation as the 2023 season starts, especially considering the lack of financial security for running backs this off-season.
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