Free agent working again Kareem Hunt had what was referred to as a “nice go to” with the New Orleans Saints and can now meet with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, a supply informed ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Hunt acquired a name from the Colts earlier than he set foot on the sphere to work out for the Saints and was provided more cash, a supply informed ESPN’s Dianna Russini.
The Colts have a right away want at working again as star Jonathan Taylor and the group are in a standoff over a contract extension. Taylor left coaching camp to rehab an ankle damage off-site, a supply informed ESPN’s Stephen Holder on Tuesday.
Hunt and free agent linebacker Anthony Barr met with the Saints Tuesday.
The Saints are out there for working again depth as starter Alvin Kamara is ready to serve a three-game suspension for violating the NFL’s private conduct coverage. The Saints have Jamaal Williams and rookie Kendre Miller on the roster however lately positioned reserve working again Eno Benjamin on injured reserve with a ruptured Achilles.
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The Saints’ linebacker depth has grow to be skinny this week as nicely, with starter Demario Davis presently sidelined with a calf damage. The Saints misplaced reserve linebacker Andrew Dowell for the season after he tore his ACL earlier in camp.
Saints coach Dennis Allen stated he doesn’t anticipate Davis’ damage to be long run.
“We’ll monitor him and see the way it’s going. I am not going to get into any timelines, however, once more, it isn’t going to be something that is actually vital,” Allen stated Sunday.
Barr, 31, spent the 2022 season with the Dallas Cowboys after eight seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. A 2014 first-round decide by the Vikings, he began 14 video games final season with 58 mixed tackles and a sack. He has made 4 Professional Bowls, most lately through the 2018 season.
Hunt, 28, was with the Cleveland Browns for the previous 4 seasons and performed in 17 video games with no begins final season as a backup to Nick Chubb. He carried the ball 123 instances for 468 yards and three touchdowns. He additionally had 35 receptions for 210 yards and a landing.
Hunt was a 2017 third-round decide by the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and spent the primary two seasons of his profession there. He received Rookie of the 12 months and led the league in speeding yards that season.
