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Kareem Hunt emerges as replacement candidate for Ashton Jeanty after injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:49 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Kareem Hunt emerges as replacement candidate for Ashton Jeanty after injury

Summary

Kareem Hunt is being considered as a potential replacement for Ashton Jeanty, who suffered a knee injury during a Las Vegas Raiders practice on Sunday. Details regarding the severity of Jeanty's injury are limited, but initial reactions suggest it could be significant. Jeanty, who rushed for 975 yards in his rookie season, was expected to take on a larger role this year. Following the injury, rookie Mike Washington Jr. took over first-team snaps. Hunt, formerly with the Kansas City Chiefs, remains a free agent after part of last season with the team.

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Status Watch

•Ashton Jeanty injured his knee during practice.
•Kareem Hunt is a top free agent candidate to replace him.
•Mike Washington Jr. has moved up to first-team snaps.
•Jeanty rushed for 975 yards in his rookie season.
•Hunt has experience dating back to his time with the Chiefs.

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5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Longtime Chiefs RB Named Candidate to Replace Ashton Jeanty After Injury

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Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt is seen as a potential replacement for Ashton Jeanty after his injury on Sunday. The post Longtime Chiefs RB Named Candidate to Replace Ashton Jeanty After Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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