Browns give RB Hunt a sizable extension
Kareem Hunt has found a home — at home.
Suspended last season by the NFL for two physical offfield altercations, Hunt signed a two- year, $ 13.25 million contract extension with the Cleveland Browns, who took a chance on the running back and now are committing to him long term.
Hunt, who served his eight- game suspension after joining Cleveland as a free agent following his release from Kansas City, signed the deal Tuesday. It includes $ 8.5 million guaranteed.
Hunt grew up in the Cleveland area and conveyed his appreciation in getting the extension with an Instagram posting.
“Cleveland has always been home to me, and putting on the Orange & Brown has been THE dream growing up,” Hunt wrote.
Cardinals
Arizona agreed to a twoyear extension with star receiver DeAndre Hopkins that will keep the three- time All- Pro with the team through 2024. The team didn’t disclose terms. The NFL Network reported that the extension is worth $ 54.5 million over two years with $ 42.75 million guaranteed.
Broncos
Denver officials fear star linebacker Von Miller suffered a season- ending ankle
injury toward the end of practice. The practice took place indoors because of a snowstorm in the Rocky Mountains after a series of upper- 90s and 100- degree days. Miller appeared primed for a big season after adding muscle and rededicating himself.
Washington
Ron team’s
Rivera missed the first game week
practice to begin treatment for a form of skin cancer, so Jack Del Rio stepped in as planned. “We carried on as normal,” Del Rio said. “It was pretty much business as usual.” The veteran NFL coach didn’t want his diagnosis or treatments for squamous cell carcinoma to interfere with football, and his defensive coordinator began the team’s preparations for the season opener Sunday against Philadelphia.
Bills
Buffalo signed receiver Jake Kumerow to its practice squad, three days after he was cut by Green Bay. The Packers’ decision to cut Kumerow was considered one of their biggest surprises in establishing their 53player roster.
Buccaneers
Quarterback Josh Rosen landed on the practice squad for Tampa Bay, where he’ll get to learn from Tom Brady.
Giants
New York waived cornerback DeAndre Baker with the 22- year- old facing armed robbery charges relating to an incident in Florida in May. The Giants announced the move less than a week after co- owner John Mara said the team was close to a decision on Baker’s future with the club.
Elsewhere
Colin Kaepernick returns to EA Sports’ Madden NFL franchise after negotiating the rights to his likeness with the video game company. EA Sports announced that the company has partnered with Kaepernick and is including him in the latest version of Madden 21. Fans can sign Kaepernick as a free agent in franchise mode and put him at the helm of any NFL team.