Potential punishment known soon

The NFL's investigation into Hunt is ongoing but expected to be resolved by the start of the new league year on March 13, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: The Chiefs cut Hunt loose in late November after video emerged of the running back pushing a woman. The aforementioned investigation regards that incident as well as two others. Since he landed on the Commissioner's Exempt list, Hunt commenced counseling for anger management and alcohol issues but has yet to speak with league officials about his situation. It's unclear whether his inevitable suspension for violating the personal conduct policy will include the final five games of this season or…read more

Under NFL review

The NFL is reviewing three separate off-field incidents reportedly involving Hunt, as the league works towards determining potential discipline for the running back, ESPN's Dan Graziano reports.

Analysis: The report suggests the likely outcome is a multi-game suspension that would stretch into next season. After being released by the Chiefs on Friday, Hunt is a free agent, though as long as he remains on the commissioner's exempt list, he is prohibited from participating in practices or games.

Not claimed on waivers

After being released by the Chiefs on Friday, Hunt went unclaimed on waivers Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Per NFL.com, Hunt is officially a free agent, but at this time he is not permitted to play due to his residence on the league's Commissioner Exempt list.

Released by Kansas City

The Chiefs released Hunt on Friday.

Analysis: The team issued a statement following the release of a video in which Hunt appears to be pushing a woman: "Earlier this year, we were made aware of an incident involving [Hunt.] At that time, the National Football League and law enforcement initiated investigations into the issue. As part of our internal discussions with Kareem, several members of our management team spoke directly to him. Kareem was not truthful in those discussions. The video released today confirms that fact. We are…read more

Will be released

The Chiefs will release Hunt, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The move comes hours after a video was released that appeared to show Hunt pushing a woman. He was subsequently placed on the Reserve/Commissioner Exempt List, but not long afterward, the Chiefs elected to part ways with the running back.

Placed on Commissioner Exempt List

Hunt was placed on the Reserve/Commissioner Exempt List on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: The move comes in response to the release Friday of a video featuring a February incident that appears to show Hunt kicking and shoving a woman. Hunt will be ineligible to play in any games -- including Sunday's contest against the Raiders -- or take part in practice while on the list. According to Lindsay Jones of The Athletic, the NFL opened an investigation in February and will now review the video.

Sent home from practice

A video of an incident from February surfaced Friday in which Hunt appears to be kicking and shoving a woman, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Following the release of the video, the Chiefs -- who are slated to face the Raiders on Sunday -- excused Hunt from practice and sent him home from the team's facility, pending further action, per Dan Graziano of ESPN.

Touchdown in Monday's loss

Hunt rushed 14 times for 70 yards and caught three of four targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 54-51 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: Hunt scored Kansas City's second touchdown of the night with a 21-yard catch and run along the right sideline during the second quarter. That play continued the tailback's assault through the air, where he's now produced a touchdown six times over his last six games. Considering he's only topped 20 carries once this season, that pass-game production has been an excellent bonus. That being said, he remains very efficient on the ground, giving him a great shot at over 100 scrimmage yards on a…read more

Compiles 96 total yards in Week 10 win

Hunt rushed 16 times for 71 yards and brought in both of his targets for 25 yards in the Chiefs' 26-14 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Analysis: Hunt had what could be termed a modest game by his lofty standards, but he was still very efficient on a per-touch basis. The second-year back has seen under 20 carries in all but one game this season, which limits his overall fantasy upside to an extent. Additionally, after notching five catches in three straight games in Weeks 6-8, Hunt has just three receptions combined over the last pair of contests. Nevertheless, he naturally remains an elite every-week play in any format, given his…read more

Pops off for three touchdowns

Hunt rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries and added a 50-yard touchdown catch during Sunday' 37-21 win over Cleveland.

Analysis: Hunt struck first on Sunday, taking a Patrick Mahomes dump pass for a 50-yard score. He followed up with touchdown runs of one yard in the second quarter and 10 yards in the third quarter to help the Chiefs pull away. Hunt has now scored in eight consecutive games and has scored multiple touchdowns thrice. The second-year back is getting it done both in the running and pass game and gets a solid matchup in Week 10 against an Arizona defense surrendering 4.3 yards per carry, making them a…read more

Nabs receiving touchdown

Hunt rushed for 50 yards on 16 carries while adding 36 yards and a touchdown on five receptions during Sunday's 30-23 win over Denver.

Analysis: With the Chiefs facing fourth-and-short from the Denver 23 in the third quarter, Hunt took a quick shovel pass and hurdled defenders on the way to a touchdown reception that was all but the straw that broke the Broncos' back. After carving them up in Week 4, Hunt was stuffed most of the game by the Broncos' run defense but still managed to find the end zone for his seventh consecutive game with a score. He should prove valuable next Sunday against a Cleveland defense among the best in the…read more

Finds end zone three times

Hunt rushed 15 times for 86 yards and a touchdown, adding 55 yards and two more scores on five receptions (six targets) in Sunday's 45-10 win over the Bengals.

Analysis: Hunt's stat line was certainly impressive, but he stole the show early in the first quarter when he spun out of a tackle and hurdled a defender for a huge gain. Patrick Mahomes rewarded his back with a touchdown reception on that same drive. Hunt has really taken off over the last four weeks, averaging 148.8 yards from scrimmage and six total touchdowns over that span. The 23-year-old's ability to contribute both on the ground and through the air virtually makes him matchup-proof. That said,…read more

Huge dual-threat performance

Hunt carried the ball 10 times for 80 yards and added 105 receiving yards and a touchdown on five receptions in Sunday's 43-40 loss to New England.

Analysis: Hunt put his ability as a pass catcher on display on a day where the Chiefs were playing from behind for most of the contest. The majority of the 23-year-old's damage was done on a wheel route where he burned his assignment for a 67-yard score. The 185 combined yards marked a new season high for the dynamic back. Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill may dominate the headlines for Kansas City on a weekly basis, but Hunt has proven to be a key cog of this explosive offense with seven touchdowns…read more

Scores in win

Hunt carried the ball 22 times for 87 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 30-14 win over the Jaguars. He added a seven-yard catch during the contest.

Analysis: Remember how some wondered whether Hunt, after a so-so Week 1, might get lost in the Chiefs' new pass-heavy attack? That seems like ages ago. Surely, Hunt is not the be-all for the Chiefs, with just one 100-yard game so far, but he has scored at least once in each of the past four games. Hunt is somehow accounting for a whopping 68.4 percent of the carries in an offense that has yet to be held under 27 points. You'd be a turkey not to start him each week, especially next Sunday against a…read more

Has best outing of season

Hunt rushed 19 times for 121 yards and a touchdown and caught three of four targets for 54 yards in Monday night's 27-23 win over the Broncos.

Analysis: Hunt, who entered the game averaging merely 3.2 yards per carry, put any talk of a sophomore slump behind him, turning in the kind of performance that won him the NFL's rushing crown as a rookie. Included in his hefty rushing total was a season-long, 45-yard run, and Hunt once again showed his nose for the end zone by scoring the go-ahead touchdown from four yards out with under two minutes remaining. For good measure, he also resurfaced in the passing game, finishing third on Kansas City in…read more

Two short touchdowns in win

Hunt rushed 18 times for 44 yards and two touchdowns and failed to come up with his only target in a 38-27 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Analysis: Hunt capped off a pair of long first-quarter drives with one-yard touchdown runs, giving him his first two scores on the ground this season. However, Hunt was once again far from efficient on a per-touch basis, logging less than three yards per rush and only posting a long run of 10 yards. His absence from the passing game is also concerning, as he's now seen just three targets through three games. Hunt will face the Broncos in a Week 4 Monday night matchup.

Snags touchdown pass

Hunt rushed for 75 yards on 18 carries and added a five-yard touchdown catch during Sunday's 42-37

Analysis: Patrick Mahomes found Hunt in the left flat early in the first quarter. Hunt did the rest, barreling through the Pittsburgh defense for the team's third score of the quarter. Hunt had himself a nice game Sunday, though fans might be concerned that he has not topped 20 touches in a game in either of the Chiefs' first two games after nine such outings in 2017. That might be early-season game planning or maybe a shift in Kansas City to a more big-play passing offense under Mahomes. Either way,…read more

Runs for just 49 yards on 16 carries

Hunt ran 16 times for 49 yards and did not catch a pass in Sunday's 38-28 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: Hunt saw most of the early-down work, with backup Spencer Ware getting some action on third down and in the two-minute drill before halftime. Ware was more impressive on a per play basis, finishing with three carries for 32 yards, but saw 12 fewer touches than Hunt. Unfortunately for Hunt, he missed out on a couple of short touchdowns in the second half, as Patrick Mahomes tossed a pair of one-yard scores. Mahomes ended up throwing for 256 yards and four touchdowns, so that kind of strong…read more

Likely to sit preseason finale

Hunt and the majority of the starters are expected to sit out Thursday's preseason finale against the Packers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic Kansas City reports.

Analysis: Coming off a spectacular rookie campaign, Hunt had little to prove during the preseason and essentially used it as a tune-up for the regular season that lies ahead. Coach Andy Reid stated in the spring that he wants to get Hunt more involved in the passing game during the 2018 campaign, which could bode well for his prospects in PPR formats if it holds true.

Catches touchdown pass versus Bears

Hunt carried three times for seven yards and turned his only target into a 19-yard receiving touchdown during Saturday's preseason game against the Bears.

Analysis: Hunt generated a long gain of just three yards on the ground, but he provided one of the highlights of the first half when he took a dump-off from Patrick Mahomes and raced down the sideline to the pylon. Though he's totaled just 31 yards on 18 carries over the last two weeks, there's little doubt the second-year pro is in line for another big season as the team's bell cow out of the backfield. The receiving touchdown was notable considering the team's stated desire to use him more in in the…read more

Trusted throughout first half

Hunt gained 15 yards on seven carries and caught both of his targets for 24 yards in Friday's preseason win over the Chiefs.

Analysis: Atlanta's early dominance of possession meant the Kansas City first-string offense only got about 10 minutes of field time despite playing the entire first half. Hunt actually had some decent gains on the ground, but a loss of eight yards sabotaged his final rushing line. He also had a seven-yard carry wiped out by a holding penalty and a two-yard touchdown reception nullified by an illegal-formation penalty. Hunt appeared to play nearly every snap in the first half, staying on the field for…read more

Preparing to play first half Friday

Coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that the Chiefs' first-team offense (which includes Hunt) will play the entire first half of Friday's preseason game against the Falcons, BJ Kissel of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: Hunt rushed just one time for one yard and caught one pass for four yards in the preseason opener against the Texans. With a heavier workload evidently on the horizon, Hunt is a DFS option this week, coming off a stellar rookie campaign where he accrued 272 carries for 1,327 yards (4.9 YPC) and eight touchdowns. He also caught 53 passes for 455 yards and three scores. Friday's game will also be the first opportunity to see how Hunt and second-year QB Patrick Mahomes click.

Logs pair of touches in preseason opener

Hunt rushed once for one yard and brought in one of two targets for four yards in the Chiefs' 17-10 preseason loss to the Texans on Thursday.

Analysis: Hunt battled hamstring tightness in the early stages of camp, and he finally began working in an unrestricted fashion last week. That led to Thursday's game action, which encompassed the first two series. Having seemingly proven the fitness of his hamstring, Hunt figures to see his workload increase when the Chiefs take on the Falcons a week from Friday in their second exhibition game.

Not limited at practice

Hunt (hamstring) didn't appear to have any limitations Wednesday during the Chiefs' practice, Nate Taylor of The Athletic Kansas City reports.

Analysis: The Chiefs haven taken things slowly with their star running back following a brilliant rookie season. Hunt was held out for most of the offseason program and was limited to individual drills at the start of training camp before handling some 11-on-11 reps Monday. It now looks like he has been cleared to practice without restriction, setting the stage for Hunt to enter the 2018 campaign as the team's workhorse. Meanwhile, Spencer Ware (knee), Damien Williams, Charcandrick West (concussion) and…read more

Gets some full-team work

Hunt (hamstring) took some 11-on-11 reps at Monday's practice, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Analysis: Previously limited to individual drills in the early part of training camp, Hunt took a big step forward Monday and could soon be cleared for contact drills. He's been dealing with hamstring tightness since late May, but the Chiefs haven't expressed much concern about the injury. While Hunt is locked in atop the depth chart, Kansas City appears to have a fierce battle for backup work, with veterans Spencer Ware (knee), Damien Williams, Charcandrick West (concussion) and Kerwynn Williams all in…read more

Still no team drills

Hunt was contained to individual work for a third consecutive practice Saturday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports. "His hamstring just tightened up a bit on him," coach Andy Reid said. "I don't want to mess around with that. He had a sore hamstring during [offseason practice] and I want to stay away from that so we're easing him back in. He did some stuff early and then we backed him off. I just don't want to take any steps backward."

Analysis: The Chiefs are exercising caution with Hunt, who has been tending to a hamstring injury for the better part of two months. Once individual drills concluded Saturday, the running back focused on stretching with the training staff, per Nate Taylor of The Athletic Kansas City. Sidestepping the PUP list was the first positive sign in his recovery effort, but progressing to 7-on-7 or even 11-on-11 work is the next hurdle to jump for Hunt. In the meantime, Damien Williams and Kerwynn Williams will…read more

Taking it slow

Hunt (hamstring) is being eased into training camp, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Analysis: It's a bit of a surprise to see Hunt still bothered by his hamstring nearly two months after the injury was first reported. The good news is that he avoided the PUP list, which suggests the Chiefs expect him to be ready for practice fairly soon. Hunt has been limited to individual work through the first two days of training camp, gearing up slowly for his second NFL campaign. Damien Williams, Charcandrick West and Kerwynn Williams are all viable candidates to take first-team reps while Hunt…read more

Hunt (hamstring) -- who did not participate in minicamp -- is expected to be ready for the beginning of training camp, the Chiefs' official site reports.

Analysis: Hunt was likely held out of the offseason workouts as a precautionary measure to avoid a longer-term issue for the second-year tailback, but it doesn't appear to be a major concern with a month to rest up before training camp. More alarms should sound off if he remains sidelined into a significant portion of camp.

Hunt did not participate in OTAs on Thursday due to a hamstring injury, Nate Taylor of The Athletic Kansas City reports.

Analysis: Given that the Chiefs said they were holding Hunt out of practice as a precaution, the injury likely isn't being viewed as anything serious during these optional workouts. Look for Kansas City to take every precaution necessary to ensure the tailback is 100 percent for the start of training camp.

Hunt could take on a larger role in the passing game in 2018, Terez A. Paylor of The Kansas City Star reports. "We probably need to expand on [Hunt's] role in the pass game," Reid said. "A healthy [Spencer] Ware would be a nice problem to have there. They're best friends, and that would be a nice problem to have."

Analysis: Hunt's pass-catching potential was a major draw after he caught 41 balls for 403 yards his senior season at Toledo, and he made good on that promise by catching 53 of 63 targets for 455 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie, despite losing much of the passing-down work to Charcandrick West. With Spencer Ware expected to return from an ACL injury that wiped out his entire 2017 season, the Chiefs could opt to rest Hunt on early downs instead of passing downs, which could in turn make West…read more

Hunt rushed 11 times for 42 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for five yards in Saturday's 22-21, wild-card round loss to the Titans.

Analysis: Hunt opened the scoring with a one-yard plunge, but failed to get much going after that as his team blew a 21-3 halftime lead. The rookie started the season hot and nabbed the league rushing title, but he flamed out when needed most. Still, Hunt's going to cost a hefty price in redraft leagues next year and makes for a wonderful keeper given his cheap going rate in most drafts prior to this campaign.

Hunt nabbed the rushing title for the 2017 season with a 35-yard touchdown run during the first minute of Sunday's 27-24 win in Denver.

Analysis: Hunt wasn't expected to play at all in the Chiefs' regular-season finale, like top skill-position talents Alex Smith, Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce. However, reserve running back Charcandrick West was unable to get over an illness and was deemed inactive Week 17, forcing Hunt to remain active alongside Akeem Hunt (shoulder) and fullback Anthony Sherman. With his first and only carry of the game, Kareem Hunt dashed to the house to set a solid footing for an eventual win, and secured the rushing…read more

Active but not guaranteed to play Week 17

With fellow running back Charcandrick West (illness) out in Week 17, Hunt is officially active against the Broncos.

Analysis: As per Adam Teicher of ESPN.com, head coach Andy Reid's original intention had been to sit Hunt alongside fellow front-line players Alex Smith, Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce. That notion essentially evaporated once West's illness left the Chiefs with Akeem Hunt (shoulder) and fullback Anthony Sherman as the only viable backfield candidates. Kareem Hunt's active status doesn't equate to a guarantee he'll log any carries, but he'll be in uniform and available should injury strike Akeem Hunt at…read more

Charcandrick West (illness) won't play Sunday against the Broncos, leaving Kareem Hunt and Akeem Hunt (shoulder) as the Chiefs' options at running back in Week 17.

Analysis: As a result, it looks like both Kareem and Akeem Hunt will probably be in uniform for Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff, but with the Chiefs locked into the AFC's No. 4 playoff seed, key players like Kareem Hunt may see limited (or no) action in Week 17. For what it's worth, Kareem Hunt trails Todd Gurley (who is not expected to play Sunday) by just 13 yards for the league lead in rushing. In any case, given the context of what Kansas City is playing for, we'd expect Akeem Hunt to pace the team's…read more

Likely out Sunday

Hunt is expected to sit out Sunday in Denver, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: After head coach Andy Reid decided to name Patrick Mahomes the starting quarterback for the regular-season finale Wednesday, the writing was on the wall for all of the Chiefs' primary skill-position players. With Tyreek Hill (non-injury) also ruled out, Hunt is poised to join him, along with Alex Smith and Travis Kelce. In place of Hunt, backfield reps will likely be split between Akeem Hunt (shoulder) and Charcandrick West (illness), who are both questionable for Sunday's contest.

Hunt carried 29 times for 91 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of seven targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 29-13 win over the Dolphins.

Analysis: Hunt played the role of a true workhorse back for the third straight week, with his carry total Sunday equaling the career high he'd established against the Texans in Week 5. The rookie also got into the end zone on the ground for the third straight week when he went in from a yard out with 3:37 remaining the first half. Hunt remained involved in the passing game for the fourth consecutive game as well and should once again play a sizable role against the Broncos in Week 17.

Hunt carried 24 times for 155 yards and a touchdown Saturday against the Chargers. He also caught seven of nine targets for 51 yards in the 30-13 win.

Analysis: Hunt gashed the San Diego defense repeatedly, posting an average of 6.5 yards per carry while posting his second-highest rushing total of the season. He also set a new season high in receptions, recording a three-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter before adding a five-yard rushing score in the fourth. Hunt's production hit an obvious lull toward the middle of the campaign, but he's now topped 130 scrimmage yards in back-to-back games and has three touchdowns in that span to snap a…read more

Hunt rushed 25 times for 116 yards and a touchdown while catching all three targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 26-15 win over the Raiders.

Analysis: Hunt's first touchdown since Week 3 was as easy as it gets, as he scored on 1st-and-goal from inside the one-yard line after a Travis Kelce touchdown was overturned. That score helped the hosts build a 16-0 lead at the half and a 26-0 advantage through three quarters, so Hunt got plenty of volume on the ground. The rookie finished with his third highest career rushing total while getting the second most carries he's ever seen. With Kansas City finally getting back into the win column, Hunt will…read more

Hunt rushed nine times for 40 yards while catching three of five targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Jets.

Analysis: Hunt didn't get many touches in a game that saw Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce each catch a pair of touchdowns. The rookie running back hasn't topped 80 yards from scrimmage in any of his past five appearances after breaking triple-digits in each of his first seven.

Hunt rushed 11 times for 17 yards while catching his lone target for nine more in Sunday's 16-10 loss to Buffalo.

Analysis: Hunt gained just four yards on five first-half carries and wasn't much better in the second half. The talented rookie's 26 yards from scrimmage were easily a career low after he had topped 60 in each of his first 10 appearances. Hunt's recent decline has coincided with an overall dip in effectiveness for the once-dominant Kansas City offense, and after scoring six touchdowns in his first three career games, he's now been held out of the end zone in every subsequent contest.

Hunt rushed 18 times for 73 yards and added three catches for four yards on four targets in Sunday's 12-9 overtime loss to the Giants.

Analysis: The rookie running back continued his recent slump despite the favorable matchup, failing to crack triple-digit rushing yards or score a rushing touchdown for the fifth consecutive game. His recent downturn comes after Hunt topped 100 yards in four of his first five appearances, while scoring on the ground four times over that span. Hunt had an 18-yard run and a 12-yard catch wiped away by penalties on the same first-quarter drive, contributing to his mediocre performance in a game in which…read more