Chiefs bring back Kareem Hunt for one more year on $1.5M contract

Chiefs bolster backfield with veteran RB

Runnng back Kareem Hunt re-signed with the Chiefs for one year.

Runnng back Kareem Hunt re-signed with the Chiefs for one year.LAPRESSE

The Kansas City Chiefs are rolling out the welcome mat for a familiar face, signing veteran running back Kareem Hunt to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with incentives that could push it to $2.5 million. Announced on March 14, this move reunites Hunt with the team that drafted him in 2017, adding a seasoned spark to their backfield. Chiefs fans are buzzing about what the 29-year-old can bring to an already stacked roster as Patrick Mahomes and crew chase another Super Bowl.

Hunt’s return isn’t just a nostalgia play-it’s a smart depth move. After a standout rookie year leading the NFL with 1,327 rushing yards, Hunt’s journey took him from a Chiefs release in 2018-following a publicized off-field incident-to five seasons with the Cleveland Browns.

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He rejoined Kansas City in 2024 on the practice squad after Isiah Pacheco’s injury, then powered up with 728 yards and seven touchdowns in the regular season. “It’s crazy how some things happened to work out,” Hunt said last fall, reflecting on his Chiefs comeback. Now, with this new deal, he’s locked in for 2025.

The contract’s base of $1.5 million, with up to $1 million in performance-based incentives, shows the Chiefs’ confidence in Hunt’s ability to deliver. “The Chiefs are re-signing RB Kareem Hunt to a deal worth up to $2.5M, with $1.5M base,” reported Jordan Schultz on X, highlighting the team’s calculated bet on a proven vet. Hunt’s bruising style fits Andy Reid’s system like a glove, offering a reliable complement to Pacheco and any new backs-like Elijah Mitchell, signed this offseason-who might share the load.

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Chiefs GM Brett Veach has a knack for finding value, and Hunt’s deal is no exception. After losing Clyde Edwards-Helaire to the non-football illness list and seeing Pacheco battle injuries, Hunt’s familiarity with the playbook is a major plus.

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“People deserve a second chance,” Reid said in 2024 about Hunt’s return, a sentiment that’s paying off as Hunt gets another shot to shine in Chiefs red. Fans on X are already hyping his physicality, with one posting, “Kareem’s gonna bulldoze defenses again-love this signing!“

With incentives tied to yards, touchdowns, or snaps, Hunt’s got plenty to play for. Whether he’s pounding the rock or catching passes out of the backfield, his versatility could be a secret weapon in Kansas City’s quest for another Lombardi trophy. For now, Chiefs Kingdom is ready to see their prodigal son run wild.