During Wednesday’s press conference, Kansas City Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt opened up about running back Kareem Hunt’s return this season. The former Pro Bowler started his career in Kansas City but was abruptly released in 2018 following an off-the-field incident.
“Going back six years ago, we were obviously very disappointed by the actions that we saw in that video and how he handled it afterward, as we talked about it as an organization here a few weeks ago,” said Hunt. “Both Brett (Veach) and Andy (Reid) expressed to me that they felt confident that he had matured from that, that he had learned from the mistake (and) gotten the help he needed. As a result, we felt comfortable bringing him back.”
During the Chiefs’ last game before the bye week, Kareem led the team in rushing with 27 carries in his first start of the season, tallying 102 yards. The Chiefs CEO spoke to the veteran running back after he re-signed with Kansas City.
“I have, I have; he expressed to me his gratitude for being back here. He knows it’s a really good fit for him from a career standpoint,” said Hunt. “He knows that he left here under some difficult circumstances and is very glad to be back and getting to play for our great fans.”
The former Cleveland Brown’s running back has made an immediate impression in his return to Kansas City. The co-sign from ownership is the validation he needed for a genuine clean slate in his second tenure.