Free agent running back Kareem Hunt reportedly will return to the Cleveland Browns, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
Jordan SchultzBREAKING: Kareem Hunt is signing with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Browns</a>, per sources.<br><br>Hunt returns to Cleveland following Nick Chubb's devastating knee injury Monday night.<br><br>A former Pro Bowler and rushing champ, Hunt has averaged a stellar 4.5 YPC during his career. He's also a very skilled… <a href="https://t.co/WoBHCDqMZF">pic.twitter.com/WoBHCDqMZF</a>
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the deal is for one year and worth up to $4 million.
Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com first reported Wednesday the Browns were "close to signing" the running back as an injury replacement for Nick Chubb, who was lost for the season to a knee setback during Monday's loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers.