REPORT: Travis Kelce Opens Up About the Return of His Controversial ‘Good Friend’ to the Chiefs
As the Kansas City Chiefs gear up to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, fans will notice a familiar face back on the field—Kareem Hunt. The former Chiefs star running back, who was released by the team six years ago, has returned to the roster after signing two weeks ago.
Hunt first made headlines in 2017 as a third-round pick out of Toledo, leading the NFL with 1,327 rushing yards. However, his career took a turn when he was cut the following season after a video surfaced of him assaulting a woman, resulting in a controversial NFL suspension. Now, after five years with the Browns, Hunt is back in Kansas City, stepping in to fill the gap left by Isiah Pacheco, the starting running back who recently underwent surgery on his fibula and could be out for the season.
Travis Kelce, the Chiefs’ star tight end and a fellow Cleveland native, expressed his enthusiasm about Hunt’s return. “My brother from another (mother), man,” Kelce told reporters. “He’s a good ol’ Northeast Ohio ball player right there. He plays the game right. He really is a good friend of mine, a great guy. Outside of everything that happened, I always hoped he’d get another chance—not only here but in the league to start.
Kelce continued, “And sure enough, he got that chance. Just happy to have the guy back in the building. It’s been nothing but smiles and laughs since he got back. Excited to see him back on the field on Sunday.
When asked how Hunt has been performing in practice, Kelce said, “Flying around, man. He looks like Kareem Hunt.
Currently, the Chiefs sit at 3-0, although their offense has faced scrutiny, producing 984 yards this season, which ranks 14th in the NFL. While Hunt’s return could provide a boost, he might not be the ultimate solution to the Chiefs’ offensive challenges. After averaging 4.9 yards per carry during his rookie season with the Chiefs, his average dropped to just 3.0 yards per carry with the Browns last season.