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Adam SchefterESPN Senior Writer
- ESPN NFL Insider
- Joined ESPN successful 2009
- Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the writer of 4 books
The Cleveland Browns are consenting to assistance moving backmost Kareem Hunt's commercialized request, sources told ESPN.
Hunt, who is successful the last twelvemonth of his declaration and is seeking a caller deal, asked to beryllium traded by the Browns this past August, but the squad initially declined his request.
The Browns, however, are conscionable 2-5 entering their Monday Night Football matchup with the rival Cincinnati Bengals and would alternatively person compensation for Hunt via a commercialized alternatively than suffer him successful escaped agency, according to sources.
Sources told ESPN the Browns would similar to person a fourth-round draught prime successful immoderate commercialized involving Hunt -- oregon compensation that would beryllium amended than the compensatory prime they would person successful 2024.
Hunt, 27, has rushed for 263 yards and 3 touchdowns portion besides hauling successful 15 receptions for 87 yards and a people this season, his 4th with the Browns.