Kareem Hunt

Should any deal be made, it would have to be before Tuesday at 4 p.m., which marks this year's NFL trading deadline. Hunt, who graduated from Willoughby ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Browns running back Kareem Hunt is the focus of trade speculation as the Browns gear up to face the Bengals on Monday Night Football.

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"The Browns, however, are just 2-5 entering their Monday Night Football matchup ...

Hunt and the Browns are underdogs in this matchup with Cincy, and bettors can get them with the hook at +3.5 at some books tonight. "The Cleveland Browns are willing to grant running back Kareem Hunt's trade request, sources told ESPN," The Cleveland Browns reportedly are willing to deal running back Kareem Hunt ahead of the league's trade deadline, but

According to the latest reports, the Cleveland Browns are willing to trade running back Kareem Hunt with the trade deadline fast approaching.

[offers](https://dawgpounddaily.com/2022/10/29/nfl-trade-deadline-browns-trade-jadeveon-clowney/) for cornerback Greedy Williams. With Chubb taking over the position with his explosive performances, Hunt has not seen as much game time. Now going into the 8th Week of the NFL, the Browns are only 2-5. The organization would likely request a 4th-round pick in return for the 27-year-old player. The running back is currently on an expiring contract. ADVERTISEMENT

The Browns play the Bengals at home tonight to end the first half of their season and head into their bye week. Coincidentally, the trade deadline is ...

Given the upcoming schedule of teams and the record to this point, the Browns will probably look at 2-6 and conclude that there isn't a realistic path to the playoffs. If the Browns lose, however, they will be 2-6 with a losing record in the division. What message would it send, the argument goes, to the players still in the locker room if you win a game and trade Kareem Hunt or Jack C onklin?

The Browns face the Bengals on "Monday Night Football" which could be the last you see of Hunt in a Cleveland uniform.

With Cam Akers on the outs in Los Angeles, Hunt could prove to be a solid back in Sean McVay's system. Several teams, though, have been tied to other backs that have already moved, or may be on the move: So, there's a world in which Hunt will be dealt before the 4 p.m. According to reports, the Browns are open to honoring Kareem Hunt's request for a trade, which was originally broached in August. Considering that Hunt isn't quite the caliber of McCaffrey, that seemed unlikely. If this is the end to his tenure in Cleveland, Hunt has worked exceptionally well as a solid second back to Nick Chubb since 2019: Entering Monday, Hunt notched 2,519 scrimmage yards and 23 total touchdowns in 39 games.

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have told us the two parties are "done'' with one another](https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/news/rams-done-cam-akers-christian-mccaffrey-trade-cost-multiple-1st-round-picks-rumor). It's also being reported that New England had recently received inquiries on all the Pats vet wideouts, including Jakobi Meyers, DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne](https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/patriots-trade-deadline-rumors-jakobi-meyers-damien-harris-jabrill-peppers-block-new-england-belichick). He’s in the final year of his rookie contract, so this would be a rental. (We would throw Cleveland's Kareem Hunt into this category as well - as a name to explore, at least.) A 2020 first-round draft pick, Jeudy would probably love to exit the Denver mess. [entering Week 8, the Falcons - rather amazingly - are in first place in the NFC South ... (Even though they insist they're not.) and CowboysSI.com's one-on-one with Jerry Jones leaves our Mike Fisher believing Jerry has "The Itch.'' ... and in doing so jumps from a 3-5 NFC loser to a 5-3 AFC winner. Assuming part of the reason for Hunt's unhappiness in Cleveland is that he's the caddy to starter Nick Chubb ... It's being suggested that the Browns would move the former NFL rushing champ and their backup runner for maybe just a fourth-round pick, and that Hunt would serve in Philly as the backup to Miles Sanders. The Philadelphia Eagles, according to a volume of rumors, are interested in Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt.

Hunt rushed 11 times for 42 yards and caught all four of his targets for 30 yards in Monday's 32-13 win over the Bengals.

Kareem Hunt has been a frequent figure in trade talks s the league's deadline of Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET nears. He's made it clear he's not happy with his role ...

"I mean, I guess so," Hunt said. "So yes, that's the right way to go out." He and Chubb share a demonstrated friendship that has allowed their one-two punch to thrive in years past. The Browns flatly denied his request, and Hunt has since remained a good employee, showing up for work and giving his full effort while likely wondering when he might again receive substantial opportunities. Monday night was a productive one for Hunt, perhaps his best showing of the season. "I'm a football player and this is a business. [Nick Chubb](/players/nick-chubb/), Hunt has since seen his usage decrease, and his importance diminish. When the time came to speak, Hunt turned and revealed a Joker mask on his face, complete with movable eyebrows and mouth. He's made it clear he's not happy with his role with the Browns, and with less than 24 hours left to find a suitor for Hunt, the running back's stance hasn't changed. "I mean, I'm down for whatever, man," Hunt said after Cleveland's 32-13 win over Cincinnati. It's anything but a laughing matter between Hunt and the Browns. I love the game of football."

Kareem Hunt looked like the Hunt Browns fans have come to expect and now it's the waiting game before Tuesday's trade deadline.

Kareem Hunt's future with the Browns beyond Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline remains unknown. What's known is his strong showing against the Bengals.

I have no idea." More notable was the fact the Browns seemed to make a concerted effort to get Hunt on the field at the same time as Chubb, who rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries. "I don't know. After combining for just nine carries and one catch in the previous two games, Hunt got back to the more normal number of touches he had been getting over the first five games. "I mean, I'm down for whatever," Hunt said. I'm always going to show up and work, they know that." At that time, the team shot down his request, which led to a mini hold-in during which he spent two days refusing to participate in team drills. That's the type of guy I am, I guess." I love the game of football." "I'm a football player and it's a business. Hunt reiterated Monday the same attitude toward the potential of being dealt as he did two days earlier. The days leading into Monday's game were filled with rumors of the Robin to Chubb's Batman being dealt by the NFL's 4 p.m.

If a team is willing to part with a third-round pick or higher, the Browns will have a difficult decision to make. That seems unlikely.

[Jets](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/jets/) needed help at running back after [Breece Hall](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/breece-hall-0wRtgeNKRm1GJAfJ/)’s knee injury, they were willing to part only with a sixth-round pick for [James Robinson](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/james-robinson-unROptTvWAZr04Fe/). [NFL](https://theathletic.com/nfl/). [Christian McCaffrey](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/christian-mccaffrey-FSp2bTsEwxXRf1oa/) cost the [49ers](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/niners/) second-, third- and fourth-rounders in next year’s draft, plus a fifth-rounder in 2024. Ideally, the Browns would love to protect the asset and get real value for Hunt before losing him for just a compensatory pick. [Zac Jackson already reported](https://twitter.com/AkronJackson/status/1586700955596242944) that the Browns have discussed Hunt with the [Eagles](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/eagles/). For a variety of reasons (injuries, usage, etc.), Hunt has produced 982 total yards and nine touchdowns since the start of last season. [Browns](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/browns/) to this point haven’t been willing to pay him and haven’t been willing to use him much. What if [Nick Chubb](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/nick-chubb-NW1Jv9Ej3oDBk3yr/) suffers a catastrophic injury next week or the week after? If a team is willing to part with a third-round pick or higher, the Browns will have a difficult decision to make. Hunt on this roster gives the Browns a better chance to win than a low-round pick next year. I asked him later if he’s gone back and reiterated his stance to the team in recent weeks. The Browns temporarily salvaged any hope for a second-half rally to their season with a 32-13 win Monday against Cincinnati, the defending AFC champions and yet somehow the one team the Browns have little trouble beating.

Browns running back Kareem Hunt helped his team to a 32-13 win over the Bengals on Monday night and then turned his attention to whether it might have been ...

[down for whatever](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/browns/2022/11/01/kareem-hunt-avoids-trade-rumors-bengals-in-browns-win/69594043007/),” Hunt said, via Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. [a subject of trade chatter](https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/10/30/report-browns-now-want-only-a-fourth-round-pick-for-kareem-hunt/) during the regular season. Hunt had 11 carries for 42 yards and four catches for 30 yards in the win.

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have told us the two parties are "done'' with one another](https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/news/rams-done-cam-akers-christian-mccaffrey-trade-cost-multiple-1st-round-picks-rumor). It's also being reported that New England had recently received inquiries on all the Pats vet wideouts, including Jakobi Meyers, DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne](https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/patriots-trade-deadline-rumors-jakobi-meyers-damien-harris-jabrill-peppers-block-new-england-belichick). He’s in the final year of his rookie contract, so this would be a rental. (We would throw Cleveland's Kareem Hunt into this category as well - as a name to explore, at least.) A 2020 first-round draft pick, Jeudy would probably love to exit the Denver mess. (Even though they insist they're not.) Meanwhile, the front office is apparently trying to get way ahead with a "Super Bowl trade.'' and CowboysSI.com's one-on-one with Jerry Jones leaves our Mike Fisher believing Jerry has "The Itch.'' ... and in doing so jumps from a 3-5 NFC loser to a 5-3 AFC winner. Assuming part of the reason for Hunt's unhappiness in Cleveland is that he's the caddy to starter Nick Chubb ... The Philadelphia Eagles, according to a volume of rumors, are interested in Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt. "I'm a football player and this is a business.

CBS Sports' Josina Anderson reports that the Browns' preference would be to keep Hunt (Twitter link). She also acknowledges, however, that a deal in free agency ...

[via NFL.com’s Nick Shook](https://www.nfl.com/news/kareem-hunt-on-trade-talk-following-browns-win-i-m-down-for-whatever), “I mean, I’m down for whatever. In a firm commitment to the ground game (especially to begin the season with [Jacoby Brissett](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrisJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) at quarterback), however, Cleveland kept their backfield tandem intact. Despite what is believed to be a [modest asking price](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/10/browns-rb-kareem-hunt-available-for-trade) in a trade, Cleveland could opt to keep the veteran for the remainder of the season. He also made four catches for 30 yards, demonstrating his value in the passing game to any acquiring teams looking for insurance in the second half of the season. [requested a trade](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/08/browns-rb-kareem-hunt-executing-partial-hold-in). Hunt has seen a consistent rotational role in the team’s offense this season, and received double-digit carries for the sixth time during last night’s win over the Bengals.

The one name that has circulated a great deal in trade rumors, however, has been running back Kareem Hunt. With just nine games left on his contract, the Browns ...

Hunt’s touches went back up to 15 in [their win over the Cincinnati Bengals](https://brownswire.usatoday.com/lists/browns-bengals-instant-reaction-8-22/) on Monday Night Football, and the Browns likely do not risk an injury on a significant amount of snaps if they intended to trade him. For now, it looks like the Browns will breeze past the trade deadline without much activity. With just nine games left on his contract, the Browns