Falcons Trade Idea: Deal For Pro Bowl RB Kareem Hunt?

Hunt is looking for a new home.

Jeremy Brener | Sep 4, 2022

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Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt has been the subject of trade rumors all offseason long. The former Pro Bowl running back has been clamoring for a new deal before he hits free agency next spring, but the Browns have been unwilling to extend him.

One team that has been on the other side of the Hunt trade rumors is the Atlanta Falcons. Bleacher Report suggested a trade that would land the Falcons a running back to complement Cordarrelle Patterson in the backfield.

"The Atlanta Falcons current lack a lead back on their roster," Bleacher Report writes. "Cordarrelle Patterson, who serves in the role by default, finished tied for 27th leaguewide last season with only 153 carries, while Atlanta ranked 31st in rushing offense. Hunt could be the Falcons' RB1 for two or three years while the front office builds up the rest of the roster."

While the Falcons need improvements in the run game, they addressed the position in free agency and the draft, signing veteran Damien Williams from the Chicago Bears and drafting BYU's Tyler Allgeier in the fifth round. Both players are expected to take some of the load off Patterson. The team also projects to run more often this season with mobile quarterback Marcus Mariota under center instead of pocket passer Matt Ryan.

While the Browns have reason to trade Hunt, we believe this trade idea has more to do with Cleveland freeing up playing time in the backfield rather than Atlanta needing another ball carrier.

The Falcons open the season, likely without Hunt, Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.

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Published Sep 4, 2022

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.