When the NFL free agency period began back in mid-March, it was assumed that Cleveland Browns’ running back Kareem Hunt would be one of the first running backs signed. Yet here it is in mid-May and Hunt still remains unemployed.
In early 2020 the talented back signed a two-year extension for $13.25 million. Last season was the final year of his contract in which he made $6.25 million. Because of starting running back Nick Chubb’s huge deal, the Browns could not afford to pay two backs to large sums who were sharing carries.
In 2023, Chubb will earn a base salary of $10,850,000, while carrying a cap hit of $14,850,000.