Browns running back Kareem Hunt wants to get paid.
On Saturday, it was revealed that Hunt was sitting out practice while he negotiates a contract extension.
Browns RB Kareem Hunt—currently seeking a contract extension—did not participate in team drills for the second consecutive practice on Saturday. Hunt told the team multiple times recently, his current plan is to participate in individuals drills only. Friday marked the first 1/4
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 6, 2022
time since training camp started that Hunt didn't participate in the team portion of practice, per league sources. Their belief is Hunt’s partial ‘hold-in’ isn't health related. Hunt is subject to fines from the club. Hunt’s agent was at the Browns facility earlier this 2/4
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 6, 2022
week per sources. I’ve been told several times Hunt periodically has said to members of the team informally –he wants to get paid or traded. However, one source emphasized they believe Hunt would like to stay in Cleveland, but just wants to be compensated for his worth. Hunt 3/4
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received a 2-yr extension in 2020, reportedly worth $13.25M (per NFLN), after starting his career with the Chiefs. Last season Hunt played in 8 games, rushing for 386 yards after dealing with calf and ankle injuries. Hunt rushed for a career-high 1327 yards his rookie season. 4/4
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Cleveland.com is now reporting that Hunt has asked for a trade, but the team has already said no.
“Kareem Hunt has asked the Browns to trade him, and they’ve told him no, a league source tells cleveland.com.
But his best strategy would be to kill it for the Browns this season and earn a new contract either here or elsewhere.”
Breaking: Kareem Hunt has asked the #Browns to trade him — and they've told him no; his best strategy would be to kill it for them this season and earn his next contract https://t.co/xt3anSzA1o
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) August 7, 2022
It appears that the Browns and Hunt are currently at an impasse and it’ll be interesting to see if they figure things out before the start of the season.
