Andy Reid Announces Kareem Hunt Plan in Week 3 vs. Falcons
The Kansas City Chiefs will be playing their first road game of the 2024 season. On Sunday Night Football, the Atlanta Falcons will host the Chiefs.
They are looking to jump out to a 3-0 record but were hit with a massive loss at running back when Isiah Pacheco fractured his fibula.
Kansas City had to pivot and they decided to bring back running back Kareem Hunt. Now with gameday two days away, the Chiefs revealed their plan for the 29-year-old.
Andy Reid told reporters that Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt will not be elevated from the practice squad for Sunday night’s game vs. the Falcons.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 20, 2024
Chiefs News: Kareem Hunt Won’t Suit up in Week 3
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, head coach Andy Reid told reporters that Hunt won't be elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game vs. the Falcons.
This isn't serious though. Earlier in the week, Reid said there was a chance that Hunt played but they wanted to get him some work before activating him.
It appears that the Chiefs weren't comfortable to get him onto the 53-man roster, which is fine. Another week of getting up to speed with the system appears to be the right call.
It's no secret that Hunt can still be effective in the NFL, so the Chiefs want to make sure he's 100% ready before touching the field. Over the last five seasons with the Cleveland Browns, the Toledo product had 577 carries for 2,285 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns. In addition, he added 147 receptions for 1,057 receiving yards and seven scores.
Fans should circle the Week 4 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers as the game that Hunt makes his 2024 debut with the Chiefs.
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