The video released of former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt was shocking to many including team CEO Mark Hunt who ultimately made the decision to release him.
“It was a collective decision,” said Clark Hunt while speaking to reporters after Sunday's game via NFL.com. “Everyone was on board with it. I don't think we were necessarily trying to make a statement, we just felt that the best thing for the Kansas City Chiefs moving forward was for us to part ways with Kareem.
“We were obviously shocked by the video, I think like anybody who saw it, and we had some issues with Kareem not being truthful about what had happened that night. We just really felt for everybody's best interest, we needed to head in a different direction.”
The video showed Hunt pushing and kicking a woman in a Cleveland hotel in February. No charges were ever filed and when the incident happened the Chiefs said they handled the punishment internally.
Hunt was placed on the NFL Reserve/Commissioner Exempt List while the league tries to investigate the matter further. Hunt would probably end up being suspended for six games but it could be longer as he has been in three incidents since coming into the league. Hunt announced that he would be getting treatment to try and help him deal with his emotions.
“I think the most important thing for Kareem is that he gets some counseling that can help him with his issues, and I heard today that there was a report he was going to do that,” Clark Hunt said. “Certainly we wish the best for Kareem for the future. I hope that somebody is able to come back to the National Football League. I'm not sure when that will be. Our message to him was, even though we're having to part ways with you today, we're still supportive of you, and if you need us to get you some help off the field, we're willing to do that.”
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