Cleveland Browns sign Kareem Hunt, place Nick Chubb on injured reserve

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - On Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns signed running back Kareem Hunt and placed Nick Chubb on injured reserve, due to the knee injury he suffered in Monday night’s game against Pittsburgh.

We've signed RB Kareem Hunt. Welcome Back!

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— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 20, 2023

Hunt, who grew up in Willoughby, appeared in 49 games with the Browns from 2019-22.

During that time, he logged 23 total touchdowns (16 rushing and seven receiving), while registering 1,874 rushing yards and 132 receptions for 973 yards.

Kareem Hunt is signed and will be at practice today. @cleveland19news
— Brian Duffy (@brianduffy19) September 20, 2023

Cleveland elected to not re-sign Hunt following the 2022-23 season and handed the backup running back job to second-year back Jerome Ford.

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