In a surprising turn of events, Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has made his return to the organization, much to the delight of fans. However, his delightful return does not come without a twist – Hunt will not be hitting the field this weekend as head coach Andy Reid confirmed on Friday. Despite rejoining the team earlier in the week, Hunt will remain on the practice squad for the Chiefs’ upcoming game against the Falcons.
Reid pointed out that the decision to keep Hunt sidelined was a strategic one, as the team felt they needed to give him more time to acclimate before putting him in game action. The Chiefs’ running back situation has been a bit tumultuous as of late, with Isiah Pacheco landing on injured reserve. This prompted the Chiefs to bring in Hunt to provide some depth at the position.
With rookie Carson Steele now occupying the top spot on the depth chart, alongside Samaje Perine and Keaontay Ingram, the Chiefs are feeling confident in their running back corps despite Pacheco’s absence. Although Pacheco’s injury is sure to have an impact on the team, the good news is that no other player on the 53-man roster is dealing with any injury concerns heading into the weekend.
As the Chiefs gear up to chase their third consecutive win of the season, they are heading into the game against the Falcons at full strength. The team did not issue any injury designations, indicating that they are primed and ready to take on their opponents. While Hunt may not see action this weekend, his return has certainly sparked some excitement among fans as they eagerly anticipate his eventual reappearance on the field.
