August 9th 2023.
The New Orleans Saints have signed former NFL rushing leader Kareem Hunt in an effort to bolster their running back corps. This comes after both a suspension and an injury have left them decimated. According to CBS Sports, the Saints only have two running backs in camp: Jamaal Williams and Kendre Miller.
Alvin Kamara, the Saints' starting running back, was suspended for three games due to his involvement in a bar fight. Additionally, Eno Benjamin, their backup running back, sustained an Achilles tear and is out for the season. Hunt worked out with the Saints on August 7th and is set to sign pending a physical.
Hunt spent the past four years with the Cleveland Browns, but his contract expired last year after his worst season yet, rushing for 468 yards and three touchdowns. However, Hunt has a long history of terrorizing NFL defenses, including his rookie season in 2017 when he led the league in rushing yards with 1,327 and scored eight touchdowns.
The Saints are also bringing in linebacker Anthony Barr from the Dallas Cowboys, as their starting linebacker Demario Davis suffered a calf injury in training camp.
The Saints ended the last season with a 7-10 record, enough for third in the NFC South. Despite not making it to the playoffs, the Saints have acquired former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr in the off-season in hopes of improving their chances of making it this year. The division is weak, with the Carolina Panthers in a rebuild, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers trying to replace Tom Brady and the Atlanta Falcons trying to prove themselves.
The Saints will begin their preseason schedule on August 12th against the Kansas City Chiefs and the regular season on September 10th against the Tennessee Titans. With Hunt and Barr on board, as well as Carr, the Saints hope to make it to the playoffs this season.
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