Browns RB Hunt promises to ‘lay low’
Suspended Browns running back Kareem Hunt has promised to “lay low” following a recent argument outside a bar that led to police questioning and raised team concerns.
Hunt, who will serve an eight-game NFL suspension for past violent altercations — in one case, shoving and kicking a woman — before he plays in a meaningful game for his hometown team, spoke to reporters for the first time in training camp and first time since his involvement in an argument with a friend outside a Cleveland bar in July.
Hunt wasn’t arrested or charged, but the incident prompted a strong message from Browns coach Freddie Kitchens and general manager John Dorsey.
“It was a misunderstanding, and I appreciate that the Browns still had my back and it was just something that was a misunderstanding and I know I can’t have those,” Hunt said. “So I look to move forward and continue bettering myself and working and getting ready for the season.”
Hunt has been slowed by a groin injury during camp. He’s allowed to play in preseason games, but it’s not clear if he’ll be on the field Thursday against the Redskins.
Jets bolster O-line: The Jets acquired offensive lineman Alex Lewis from the Ravens for a conditional seventh-round pick in next year’s draft.
The deal was pending a physical. Lewis was recently taken off the Ravens’ physically unable to perform list with a shoulder injury.
He started 10 games at guard last season and can also play tackle, giving the Jets added depth on the offensive line.
The 27-year-old Lewis was a fourth-round pick of the Ravens in 2016 out of Nebraska. He has dealt with several injuries during his short NFL career, including missing two games last season with a neck ailment. Lewis was sidelined the entire 2017 season with an injured shoulder and missed six weeks as a rookie with a sprained ankle.
It’s the second move in five days by new Jets GM Joe Douglas to upgrade the team’s offensive line. Five-time Pro Bowl center Ryan Kalil came out of retirement and signed a one-year deal Saturday.