Andy Reid is glad to give returning Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt a second chance after a nasty split in 2018. Hunt spent his first two seasons in the league with the Chiefs, earning a Pro Bowl nod in 2017 (as a rookie) after rushing for 1,327yards and eight touchdowns.
The 29-year-old running back — signed to the Chiefs' practice squad after Isiah Pacheco's injury — is back in K.C. after being initially booted off the squad in 2018 over a domestic violence case.
Speaking on Hunt's return to the Chiefs, Reid credited Kareem for "growing up" since his case, keeping a low profile, and putting in the work in the last five seasons with the Cleveland Browns.
Reid spoke to the media Wednesday. "We just thought [Hunt] needed a change of scenery and get some help and take care of business there and we felt like he did that," Reid said. "He did a nice job in Cleveland, and we talked to the people there and there were no issues there, so we felt OK by bringing him back ...