The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back fan-favorite running back Kareem Hunt on a one-year deal that is worth up to $2.5 million. Sources: The #Chiefs are re-signing RB Kareem Hunt to a deal with up to $2.5M, with $1.5M base. A solid move by KC to bring back a reliable runner. pic.twitter.com/DBwyWWDO1W

Now, Kareem Hunt will be sticking around. Per multiple reports the veteran tailback has re-signed with the Chiefs. It's a one-year, $1.5 million deal with up to $1 million in incentives. Hunt, 29, was a third-round pick of the Chiefs in 2017.

Running back Kareem Hunt is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year contract worth up to $2.5 million, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Friday. He returns to a backfield led by Isiah Pacheco that also added former San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell this week.

The 29-year-old made 16 appearances for Andy Reid 's team on their way to another Super Bowl appearance in 2024.