Browns’ Kareem Hunt suspended for first eight games of season following violent physical altercations
On March 15, the NFL announced that Cleveland Browns’ running back Kareem Hunt would be suspended for the first eight regular games of the upcoming season. His banning is due to Hunt violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy in connection with physical altercations in Cleveland last February – and at a resort in Ohio last June.
Hunt was placed on the Commissioner Exempt list on November 30 and was released by his former club, the Kansas City Chiefs, that same day. The findings followed a detailed investigation by the NFL, which included reviewing available law enforcement records, video and electronic communications, interviews with numerous witnesses and multiple interviews with Hunt.
The Chiefs released Hunt after it became apparent that he had been involved in a serious altercation with a female inside a Cleveland hotel back in February 2018. After TMZ released a video depicting Hunt pushing and kicking the woman, he was let go by the Chiefs in November. The Browns signed the running back to a new contract in February.
Hunt’s new team already said that their player would not be disputing the NFL’s suspension; and Hunt issued an apology.
“I want to again apologize for my actions last year. I know that my behavior hurt a lot of people, and I again apologize to them,” he said. “I respect the league’s decision on discipline, and I appreciate the time I spent with Commissioner [Roger] Goodell last week. I’m grateful for my time with the Browns over the last month and thankful to all the people in the organization that have welcomed me. I also appreciate all of the support I received from my union through this process.” ~ Kareen Hunt via USA Today.
Hunt said that he accepts responsibility for his conduct and the discipline that has been imposed. The 23-year-old running back led the NFL in rushing yards as a rookie in 2017.
The eight-game suspension will take effect as of the final roster reduction on August 31. Hunt will be eligible to play in the Browns’ ninth regular season game.
(Source: NFL)
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