Browns RB Kareem Hunt Sitting Out Practices, Demanding Contract Extension

August 6, 2022, 6:44pm EST (Updated: March 27, 2023, 8:45pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 10: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns stretches during warm up before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Kareem Hunt will not be participating with his teammates until he gets what he wants.

Josina Anderson is reporting that the Cleveland Browns running back is looking for a contract extension from Cleveland and has sat out two straight practices.

Hunt has repeatedly informed the Browns that his intention is to take part in individual drills only, according to Anderson. According to Anderson’s sources, it is thought that Hunt’s partial “hold in” has nothing to do with his or her health.

Browns RB Kareem Hunt—currently seeking a contract extension—did not participate in team drills for the second consecutive practice on Saturday. Hunt told the team multiple times recently, his current plan is to participate in individuals drills only. Friday marked the first 1/4
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 6, 2022

time since training camp started that Hunt didn't participate in the team portion of practice, per league sources. Their belief is Hunt’s partial ‘hold-in’ isn't health related. Hunt is subject to fines from the club. Hunt’s agent was at the Browns facility earlier this 2/4
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 6, 2022

week per sources. I’ve been told several times Hunt periodically has said to members of the team informally –he wants to get paid or traded. However, one source emphasized they believe Hunt would like to stay in Cleveland, but just wants to be compensated for his worth. Hunt 3/4
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 6, 2022

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received a 2-yr extension in 2020, reportedly worth $13.25M (per NFLN), after starting his career with the Chiefs. Last season Hunt played in 8 games, rushing for 386 yards after dealing with calf and ankle injuries. Hunt rushed for a career-high 1327 yards his rookie season. 4/4
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 6, 2022

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Hunt’s agent was reportedly at the Browns facility earlier in the week and Anderson has been told that he has told members of the team informally that he “wants to get paid or traded.”

Hunt will be an unrestricted free agent in 2023.

In 2021, Hunt appeared in eight games for the Browns and rushed for 386 yards on 78 carries (4.9 YPC) to go along with 22 receptions for 174 yards receiving and five total touchdowns.