The Cleveland Browns not only fell 37-14 to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, but they also lost a key piece of their offense as running back Kareem Hunt left the game with a calf injury. Speaking to reporters on Monday, head coach Kevin Stefanski revealed that Hunt will be out for at least a few weeks:
Browns’ RB Kareem Hunt is is out at least three weeks with the calf injured he suffered Sunday, per source. “Hopefully not much longer then that but we will see,” said source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 18, 2021
The Browns RB had to be helped off the field during Sunday's contest, rushing for 66 yards on 14 attempts before exiting. Hunt has mostly backed up Pro-Bowler Nick Chubb this season, but he's also been sidelined with a calf injury. However, the former Georgia standout is trending towards a return on Thursday which is great news since Hunt is out.
Stefanski said he’s “not ruling out” Nick Chubb from playing Thursday. “He’s progressing.” #Browns
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) October 18, 2021
The Browns have now lost two straight games which have dropped them to 3-3 on the year after a defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6 as well. Hunt has actually played fairly well for Cleveland, racking up 361 yards on the ground and five touchdowns for an average of 5.2 yards per carry.
Needless to say, the Browns can't afford to have both of their first-string running backs on the shelf for long as they prepare for a Thursday Night Football clash with the Denver Broncos. If Chubb in fact misses out, Cleveland will turn to D'Ernest Johnson and rookie Demetric Felton.
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