Browns React to Kareem Hunt’s Reported Trade Request

Looks like more drama in Cleveland.

Running back Kareem Hunt has added to the drama with multiple reports, first by Josina Anderson, that he wants a new contract or he wants to be traded. That report was backed up locally as well. Hunt is expecting a new contract or to be traded, not just hoping to stick around with his hometown team.

See the report below:

League source has confirmed the @JosinaAnderson report that #Browns running back Kareem Hunt has sat out team drills the last two practices as he seeks out a new contract. Hunt, who did participate in individual drills, is in his final season of his current deal.

— Chris Easterling (@ceasterlingABJ) August 6, 2022

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski declined comment on Sunday when asked about Hunt’s trade request.

“I’m not going to get into really anything that has to do with our players and conversations,” he said.

#Browns Kevin Stefanski won’t say much about Kareem Hunt’s trade demand or holdout of team drills, but acknowledged a healthy player is not permitted to sit out drills. Wouldn’t say if they’re fining him (but they are).

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) August 7, 2022

Stefanski also said he “won’t get into that” when asked whether Hunt would be fined for sitting out team drills.

According to ESPN, the Browns are not going to grant his trade request.

If this situation gets too messy, the Browns could trade him.. At this point they have the leverage with Johnson and Jerome ford.

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