The New Orleans Saints are looking to make some changes to their running back room.
That is because their starting running back, Alvin Kamara, has been suspended for three games.
They already signed Jamaal Williams this offseason to back-up Kamara.
But now they are looking for someone to back-up Williams.
So the Saints are looking to fill the void by adding another veteran.
According to Jeremy Fowler, the Saints are bringing in Kareem Hunt for a free-agent visit.
Source: Kareem Hunt is making a free agent visiting to the #Saints
The former rushing leader could be headed to NFC South. pic.twitter.com/Qjse1eHSnl
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 7, 2023
Hunt won the rushing title back in 2017 when he was a rookie with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Since then he has failed to record another 1,000-yard season.
He has spent the last four years in Cleveland playing behind Nick Chubb.
So he has not gotten the usage that is expected from a star running back.
Hunt just turned 28 years old and some scouts question how much he has left in the tank.
But he could be a solid three-week fill-in for New Orleans until Kamara can return.
The Saints will have a new-look offense this year.
Derek Carr is taking over at quarterback and the Saints may try a more pass-heavy approach.
If that is the case, Hunt is a strong pass catcher and he can serve as the third-down back.
Running back in the NFL is one of the toughest positions in all of sports.
The shelf life of the position is not long, and many great players hit a wall around year five or six.
Hunt is no longer a starting capable player, but he could be a solid fill-in for a few weeks with the Saints.
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