The NFL’s investigation into the three incidents that have put former Chiefs star Kareem Hunt‘s playing career in jeopardy is still ongoing, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. However, Rapoport writes that the league is expected to conclude its investigation before free agency opens in March, which means that any clubs interested in signing Hunt will have all the information they need prior to addressing their running back situation.
For now, Hunt remains on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, but once the investigation is over, the league will announce a suspension for Hunt, which is expected to be at least six games. But Rapoport suggests that, since Hunt was placed on the list with five weeks left in the 2018 regular season, he could see the length of his ban reduced.
Many have believed that the supremely talented 23-year-old would be playing in 2019, and the information that Rapoport passes along this morning certainly supports that notion. While he may be sidelined to start the 2019 campaign, it appears that he could be eligible to return to game action no later than October.
Although the Bears are the only team that we know has contacted Hunt since he was placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, Rapoport notes that several clubs have touched base with him and have been keeping tabs on him. Adam Schefter of ESPN.com agrees, saying that multiple teams are interested in Hunt and that he is expected to sign with a new team sooner rather than later.
For his part, Hunt has not spoken publicly since an interview he gave to ESPN shortly after his release, and Rapoport says he has been quietly attempting to turn his life and career around.
Hunt has undergone counseling for anger and alcohol issues.
It wasn’t the first time he acted violent in an outburst….. I hope it’s his last.
I regret all my outburst, never been violent though. Scary
I hope The Bears sign him. He fits the system here and plus he’s a more accurate kicker than Parkey
For the win!
Lol
Perfect fit for DC. We could build a literal “he man woman haters club” that could hopefully lead to a superbowl.
He would be a great fit in SF with Shanahan and his offense, but SF can’t sign him after the Ruben Foster situation.
“we will sweep this under the rug in the off-season”
Better have a terrific offensive line for whoever signs him. Talented yes but needs a line to open holes. Like they did forever in Denver.
Don’t forget, this guy is gonna have a suspension to serve and because the NFL has taken so much grief with regards to domestic violence, it might actually be lengthy.
Guess the NFL thinks driving around in a party bus giving alcohol to underage women isn’t as bad as knocking one of them down in a hallway.