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Browns running back Kareem Hunt signed a team-friendly deal in 2020. He doesn’t feel too team-friendly right now.
According to multiple reports, Hunt is not participating in team practices while he tries to get a new contract. Hunt spoke openly in June about his desire for a new deal.
CBSSports.com’s Josina Anderson reports that Hunt currently only plans to participate in individual workouts. Per Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer , the team will fine Hunt for his semi-holding.
According to Anderson, Hunt wants a new deal or wants to be traded.
The Browns acquired Hunt, the NFL’s leading rusher as a rookie in 2017, on a bargain deal after an off-field incident led to his suspension from the Chiefs in the 2018 season. He served an eight-game suspension for violating the Personal Conduct Policy in 2019, Hunt was caught on camera punching and kicking a woman.
The contract Hunt signed in 2020 pays him a base salary of $1.35 million in 2022, with a $1.5 million roster bonus and a roster bonus of $200,000 for each game — up to 3, 4 million dollars.
Hunt had 386 rushing yards in 2021 in eight games. He averaged 4.9 yards per carry. He added 174 receiving yards.
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