Browns Rumors: Kareem Hunt Seeking New Contract, Not Participating in Team Drills

Hunt sat out of team drills for the second day in a row as he reportedly looks for a contract extension.

Hunt, currently seeking a contract extension, did not participate in drills for the second day in a row. Hunt told the team that his current plan is to only participate in individual drills.

According to league sources, Hunt didn't participate in the team portion of practice on Friday. They believe Hunt's partial hold-in isn't related to health. Hunt gets fined by the club. Sources say Hunt's agent was at the facility.

Hunt has told members of the team that he wants to be paid or traded. One source said that Hunt would like to stay in Cleveland, but just wants to be paid for his worth.

Hunt is still participating in individual drills, which makes this a partial holdout.

Hunt has played five seasons in the National Football League. He had an injury-shortened 2021. campaign in which he had 556 total yards and 5 touchdown in eight games.

Chris Easterling confirmed the report.

Chris Easterling @ceasterlingABJ

League source has confirmed the @JosinaAnderson report that #Browns running back Kareem Hunt has sat out team drills the last two practices as he seeks out a new contract. Hunt, who did participate in individual drills, is in his final season of his current deal.

Hunt is in the last year of his contract. In 2020, he had 1,145 total yards and 11 touchdown.

He and Nick Chubb formed a dynamic backfield duo that helped guide Cleveland to its first playoff appearance in 14 years.

As injuries mounted on the offense, last year didn't go as well as before. Baker Mayfield played through a torn labrum, Hunt was out for most of the season, and Jack Conklin and Chris Hubbard were also injured.

The backfield is good to go, as it hopes to return to its former glory.

Hunt could easily find himself in position for another lucrative multiyear contract if he regains his previous form, but he has an eye on his next deal.