Katherine Terrell8 de ago, 2023, 23:54 ETLectura: 3 min.
Kareem Hunt described his meeting in New Orleans as a “great visit”, and now he will go to Indianapolis to do the same
The Free Agent Running Back Kareem Hunt enjoyed what he characterized as a “great visit” with the New Orleans Saintsand now he will meet with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Hunt got a call from the Colts before setting foot on the field for his audition with the Saintsand was offered more money, a source told Dianna Russini of ESPN.
Los Colts have an immediate need at running back, with the all-star Jonathan Taylor leaving training camp to rehab an ankle injury. Taylor and the Colts are in a contract dispute over an extension.
Kareem Hunt has generated interest from the Saints and Colts, two teams in need of depth at running back.Getty Images
Hunt and free agent linebacker Anthony Barr they met with the Saints on Tuesday.
New Orleans is in the market looking to add depth at running back after incumbent Alvin Kamara was suspended for three games for violating the personal conduct policy of the NFL. Los Saints have to Jamaal Williams and to the novice Kendre Miller on staff, but recently they sent the substitute One Benjamin on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon.
The depth between the linebackers of the Saints has suffered this week, in the same way, with the headline Demario Davis currently sidelined with a calf issue. The Saints they lost backup linebacker Andrew Dowell for the season after tearing his ACL early in training camp.
The head coach of the Saints, Dennis Allensaid not expect the problem Davis be long term.
“We will be monitoring it and we will see how it goes. I am not going to put deadlines, but, again, it is not something that will be really significant, “he shared. Allen on Sunday.
Barr31, spent the 2022 season with the Dallas Cowboys After eight seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. A 2014 first-round pick by the Vikes, started 14 games last season with a combined 58 tackles and one sack. He has been chosen to four Pro Bowlsthe most recent in the 2018 season.
Hunt28 years old, was with the Cleveland Browns for the past four seasons and played in 17 games without a start last season as a reserve for Nick Chubb. He carried the ball 123 times for 468 yards and three touchdowns. Also, he had 35 receptions for 210 yards and a touchdown.
Hunt was a 2017 third-round pick for the Kansas City Chiefs and he spent the first two seasons of his career there. He earned honors as Offensive Rookie of the Year and led the league in rushing yards that season.
2023-08-09 03:54:00
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