Former Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt rejoined the NFL franchise on Wednesday as the team looked to bolster its ranks after a season-ending injury to Nick Chubb.
Hunt has signed a one-year deal worth $4 million, according to US reports.
The 28-year-old played 49 times for Cleveland between 2019 and 2022, amassing 1,874 rushing yards and 23 total touchdowns.
Hunt left the team at the end of last season after requesting a trade when the Browns declined to extend his contract.
However, despite being linked to the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts, Hunt remained a free agent when the new season got under way earlier this month.
“I know what I bring to the table, I’m willing to come in and do whatever it takes just to help win,” Hunt said on Wednesday.
“It’s exciting. I still want to bring a championship here and contribute, that was my goal for the last four years.
“The team’s great — I love the defense, love the offense that we have. I’m excited to see us put it all together, keep working and get to the end goal.”
Hunt’s signing comes after Chubb suffered a horrific knee injury in Cleveland’s defeat at Pittsburgh on Monday.
Chubb has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
