Kareem Hunt Fantasy

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt had hernia surgery on Thursday but he is expected to be ready by Week 10, when he is eligible to be reinstated from suspension. The surgery assures that Hunt will be spending a majority of his eight-game suspension rehabbing as he awaits his Cleveland debut against the Buffalo Bills later in the season. While he will be rehabbing, he will not be able to do so at the team facility as the NFL determined he must vacate the facility on Saturday and may not return until the suspension is over. Promising running back Dontrell Hilliard will operate in Hunt's third-down back role while he is out.

Aug. 29th • 6:11 PM

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt's petition was denied by the NFL to remain with the team during his eight-game suspension for violating the personal-conduct policy, according to league spokesman Brian McCarthy. The Browns will have to abide by terms of the policy, and Hunt will attend counseling and workout sessions on his own. Hunt could be a valuable piece during the fantasy stretch run, but he's likely going to need a game or two to kick the rust off. He's worth stashing in deeper leagues, but it's a dicey move in traditional leagues, as you're banking on good health from your roster.

Aug. 28th • 4:03 PM

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt carried the ball five times for 11 yards in his team's third preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday. He also added a three-yard reception in the game. With Nick Chubb sitting out to rest, Hunt got the start and played into the second quarter in the game. The third-year running back has now totaled 17 rushing yards on seven carries across two preseason games. Hunt has to serve an eight-game suspension to open the season but he's expected to fill the passing-down role behind Chubb once he is reinstated for the second half. He should not be drafted outside of deep leagues this year.

Aug. 23rd • 10:31 PM