The Cleveland Browns are signing running back Kareem Hunt to a one-year deal worth up to $4 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Hunt spent 2019-22 with the club, though he was not re-signed after his contract expired following the 2022 season. He rejoins the team after starting tailback Nick Chubb was lost for the year due to a knee injury.
Chubb took a direct hit to his left knee from Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick on Monday night and is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery.
Hunt played a complementary role to Chubb’s during his time in Cleveland, appearing in 49 games with nine starts. The Toledo product ran for 1,874 yards, hauled in 132 receptions for 973 yards, and scored 23 combined touchdowns in that time.