Kareem Hunt was instrumental in the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the Buffalo Bills in last Sunday’s AFC Championship Game, and figures to play a key role in the team’s game plan for its Super Bowl LIX matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.
While he has gotten through the season with minimal health concerns, Hunt was listed on the Chiefs’ estimated injury report on Wednesday, which was released during their week bye ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
Are there concerns Hunt could be absent when Kansas City takes on the Philadephia Eagles in the Super Bowl?
Kareem Hunt injury update
Hunt was listed on the Chiefs’ Wednesday injury report due to an issue with his quad. However, it was estimated that Hunt would have been a full participant in practice, had the team run drills on Wednesday, and he was removed from Kansas City’s injury reports for the rest of the week.
How long will Kareem Hunt be out?
Hunt is not expected to miss any time due to his condition after he was removed from the Chiefs’ injury report on Thursday and Friday.
Chiefs RB depth chart
The Chiefs’ ground game is dominated by running backs Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco. Expect to see Samaje Perine get a few carries in, as well as a potential snap or two for the fourth-string rookie Carson Steele.
