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Sports · Football (NFL) · published 2026-08-25 · via NBC Sports

Detroit evaluates veteran running back Kareem Hunt

The Detroit Lions hosted running back Kareem Hunt for a visit on Tuesday. The team is exploring options to strengthen its backfield depth.

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The Detroit Lions' visit with Kareem Hunt reflects a standard NFL practice of vetting veteran free agents to address positional needs. Running back is among the most physically demanding positions in the sport, and teams frequently explore experienced options to supplement their depth chart. Hunt's visit signals the Lions are considering an addition to their backfield, a move consistent with the league-wide trend of relying on multiple ball carriers to manage workloads across a long season. The evaluation process itself is routine, with teams gathering information on available players before making roster decisions. Detroit's interest in Hunt comes amid

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