Chiefs Eye Kareem Hunt as Isiah Pacheco Faces Extended Absence

Kansas City Chiefs explore options to replace injured running back Isiah Pacheco, including a potential reunion with former player Kareem Hunt.

Isiah Pacheco suffered a fibula injury in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals and is expected to miss significant time.
The Chiefs are considering bringing back former running back Kareem Hunt, who was cut in 2018 due to an off-field incident.
Rookie Carson Steele and veteran Samaje Perine are the immediate internal options to fill Pacheco's role, though Coach Andy Reid expressed uncertainty about their ability to handle the workload.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire, currently on the non-football illness list, is eligible to return in Week 5 and may factor into the team's long-term plans.
The Chiefs are actively searching for additional roster help, with General Manager Brett Veach reviewing available free agents.