Veteran running back Kareem Hunt was listed on the Kansas City Chiefs‘ initial injury report for Week 6.
Here is the latest update on Hunt’s status heading into the Chiefs‘ matchup against the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium on ‘Sunday Night Football’:
Kareem Hunt injury update
Hunt is said to be dealing with a calf injury. Despite this setback, Hunt was a full participant in Kansas City’s latest practice session on Wednesday, October 8.
How long will Kareem Hunt be out?
Hunt saw seven carries in the Chiefs’ loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week and is expected to continue playing an active role in the team’s offense against the Lions.
Chiefs RB depth chart
If the veteran rusher is unable to take the field for the reigning AFC champions in Week 6, running backs Isiah Pacheco, Brashard Smith, and Elijah Mitchell will be called upon to fill in for the former Toledo Rocket.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Kareem Hunt injury: Status update, news report for Chiefs RB