Kareem Hunt - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Top 10 running backs still available in free agency 2026 ahead of mandatory minicamp feat. Joe Mixon and Kareem Hunt Free agency doesn't get any harder than trying to navigate it as a non-top-shelf running back.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Chiefs backfield makeover still lacks one thing Kareem Hunt provides If the Chiefs want to quell any short-yardage worries this year, there's still room for Kareem Hunt in a rebuilt backfield.

MAY 17 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Chiefs have a rare top-10 pick among two first-round selections in the upcoming NFL draft

The Kansas City Chiefs have two picks in the first round of the NFL draft

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

2026 NFL Free Agency: The Top 100 Players Available and Potential Fits

Who are the best free agents available in the NFL this offseason? We rank the top 100, and share some possible fits for each.

MARCH 11 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Free Agency: The Top 100 Players Available and Potential Fits

5 Takeaways From NFL Free Agency Day 1: Malik Willis to Miami; Mike Evans Leaves Tampa

The first day of NFL free agency was wild. Here are the big takeaways from the biggest signings.

MARCH 10 • FOX SPORTS

5 Takeaways From NFL Free Agency Day 1: Malik Willis to Miami; Mike Evans Leaves Tampa

Chiefs land Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker on a 3-year deal worth up to $45M, AP source says

The Chiefs and Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker have agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $45 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Pres...

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Chiefs land Super Bowl Champion as Patrick Mahomes' new weapon The Kansas City Chiefs spent the 2025 season watching their ground game fall apart. Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt couldn't find any consiste...

MARCH 9 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Kenneth Walker Finds New Home, Reportedly Agreeing to Record Deal with Chiefs

Kenneth Walker has agreed to a deal with the Chiefs. Here's what we know.

MARCH 9 • FOX SPORTS

Kenneth Walker Finds New Home, Reportedly Agreeing to Record Deal with Chiefs

Kenneth Walker III joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, and Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback after releasing Tua Tagov...

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Chiefs' chances at landing star RB have never looked so real The Kansas City Chiefs haven't had a truly elite running back since they released Kareem Hunt, but that's set to change in 2026.

MARCH 8 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Chiefs face obvious Kareem Hunt decision after surprising season The Kansas City Chiefs had a huge, glaring weakness on offense last season: the run game. Given how lifeless the Chiefs looked rushing the b...

MARCH 6 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

NFL Free Agent Matchmaker: Who Lands Kenneth Walker III, Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers?

Where will this year's top NFL free agents land? FOX Sports NFL reporter Ben Arthur makes his picks.

MARCH 4 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Free Agent Matchmaker: Who Lands Kenneth Walker III, Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers?

Chiefs predicted to replace Kareem Hunt, Isiah Pacheco with $13 million running back | Sporting News The Kansas City Chiefs need an upgrade at running back, so one analyst envisions them signing a pending free-agent rusher who is projected t...

JANUARY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kansas City Chiefs face a pivotal offseason after a disappointing 6-11 season

The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a pivotal offseason after a disappointing 6-11 season

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Muted production in defeat Hunt rushed five times for 14 yards and caught three of four targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 14-12 loss to the Raiders.

Impact Hunt was able to play in Week 18 after opening the week on the sidelines at practice with an illness, but he finished with fewer than 15 rushing yards for the third time in four weeks. The running back was able to match his season-high three catches though, finishing third on the team in receiving yards. Hunt has now completed his campaign having turned 163 carries into 611 yards and eight touchdowns while reeling in 18 of 25 targets for 143 yards and a touchdown over 17 regular-season contests. The 30-year-old will enter the offseason as a free agent, and he's proven to be a rather reliable short-yardage option in the backfield, potentially making him a desirable player on the open market.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Sunday's game Hunt (illness) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's season finale against the Raiders after practicing fully Friday.

Impact Hunt logged 'DNPs' Wednesday and Thursday, but the running back's full participation in Friday's session sets the stage for him to be available in Week 18. Meanwhile, fellow RB Isiah Pacheco (not injury-related/rest) is listed as questionable to face Las Vegas, and if he's made inactive this weekend, Hunt would be in a position to lead a Kansas City backfield that also includes Brashard Smith and Dameon Pierce. In his last outing, Hunt logged a 56 percent snap share en route to rushing seven times for 38 yards in the Chiefs' Week 17 loss to the Broncos, while Pacheco carried nine times for 32 yards, seeing action on 35 percent of the team's snaps on offense.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Thursday Hunt (illness) did not practice Thursday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Hunt will miss a second straight practice due to an ailment he's managing. Unless he's able to resume practicing in full Friday, it looks like the veteran running back will be assigned an injury designation for Sunday's season finale against the Raiders. Isiah Pacheco could get a chance to handle a workhorse backfield role in Week 18 if Hunt can't go.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Hunt (illness) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Hunt handled his usual backfield split alongside Isiah Pacheco during Kansas City's 20-13 loss to Denver on Christmas Day in Week 17, rushing seven times for a team-high 38 yards. The veteran is facing a chance to close out the year on a positive note with a favorable matchup against the Raiders on deck for Sunday, but he'll first need to get healthy from his current ailment. Hunt will have two more chances to retake the practice field ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads ground attack in loss Hunt rushed seven times for 38 yards in the Chiefs' 20-13 loss to the Broncs on Thursday.

Impact Hunt logged two fewer carries than backfield mate Isiah Pacheco but outgained him by six yards, while neither back had any involvement in the passing game. Hunt saw a significant resurgence from a forgettable Week 16 showing against the Titans, when he'd netted only two rushing yards on three carries. Hunt will look close out the campaign on a positive note and eclipse 40 rushing yards for the first time since Week 13 when the Chiefs visit the Raiders in Week 18.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kareem Hunt's 14-yard Carry Pushes Kansas City Chiefs Across Midfield Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt rips off a 14-yard gain that takes the Chiefs offense across midfield on a last-ditch drive agai...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Kareem Hunt's 5-yard Gain Converts a Fourth-Down Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt takes the inside route on a 5-yard run that helps the Chiefs convert a fourth-and-1 play.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Fantasy Football Week 17 Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Kareem Hunt vs. Chris Rodriguez Jr. Christmas Day features a three-game slate with plenty of action for fantasy football playoffs. Kareem Hunt and the Kansas City Chiefs host t...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • SI.COM

Week 17 Top 10 RBs to add and drop for Fantasy Football Playoffs feat. Kareem Hunt, Rhamondre Stevenson It's championship week in the fantasy football world, which means it's time to pull out every stop to ensure you can finish the season on to...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Runs for two yards in loss Hunt rushed three times for two yards in the Chiefs' 26-9 loss to the Titans on Sunday.

Impact In their first game without Patrick Mahomes (knee), the Chiefs embarrassingly ran just 43 offensive plays against the now 3-12 Titans. Along the way, Gardner Minshew also suffered a knee injury, leading to QB3 Chris Oladokun playing a majority of the game for Kansas City. At this point, the Chiefs are just playing out the string on a lost season, giving Hunt very minimal fantasy appeal for Christmas Day against the Broncos.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Titans knock Gardner Minshew out of game and end 11-game home skid, beating Chiefs 26-9

The Tennessee Titans have snapped an 11-game home skid with a 26-9 victory over the banged-up Kansas City Chiefs

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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