The Kansas City Chiefs are dealing with an injury to starting running back Isiah Pachecho, who will be sidelined for four to six weeks after suffering a fractured fibula. To help combat the loss of Pachecho, the team will officially bring back a familiar face.
It was announced that former Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt was set to visit the team. Now, Kansas City has officially signed the former backfield star to the practice squad.
Reunion: The #Chiefs are signing their own former star RB Kareem Hunt, who visited with and worked out for the team today, source says. Hell start on the PS and help fill the void left by Isiah Pacheco’s injury, which will put him out potentially two months. pic.twitter.com/yqlv7F4Suz
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 17, 2024
Longtime NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed the news on X, stating:
“Reunion: The #Chiefs are signing their own former star RB Kareem Hunt, who visited with and worked out for the team today, source says. Hell start on the PS and help fill the void left by Isiah Pacheco’s injury, which will put him out potentially two months.”
With Pachecho being sidelined for at least two months, Hunt can now work his way into the lineup, potentially becoming the starter for the foreseeable future.
KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 11: Running back Kareem Hunt #27 of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes up field against defensive back Tre Boston #33 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half on November 11, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs are signing former running back Kareem Hunt.
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