Why Browns Should Look to Deal Kareem Hunt amid Latest NFL Trade Rumors

The Cleveland Browns have some weak spots on their roster this season, which is partly why they're off to a 2-5 start. However, running back is not one of those areas.

Nick Chubb has been one of the best RBs in the league this season, having rushed for an NFL-high 740 yards. Cleveland also has plenty of depth in its backfield, with Kareem Hunt, D'Ernest Johnson and Demetric Felton Jr. available to be rotated in.

In past years, Hunt was part of a two-headed rushing attack with Chubb. That's been less the case this season, though, especially of late. After touching the ball at least 12 times in each of the Browns' first five games, Hunt had only four and six touches over the past two weeks, respectively.

According to Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports, the Browns are "listening to offers" for Hunt. The NFL trade deadline is set for Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.

Jason La Canfora of The Washington Post recently reported other teams have "ruminated on the potential" of a Hunt deal. La Canfora believes Cleveland could get a future draft pick and a veteran player at a position of need (such as defensive tackle) in exchange for the 27-year-old.

And it seems teams would be interested.

“Hunt would be the best back on the market, and it’s not even close,” an NFL GM told La Canfora. “Don’t they have like four backs on their roster, anyway? That defense needs help.”

Hunt has 263 rushing yards and 87 receiving yards in seven games, but he's still scored four touchdowns (three rushing and one receiving).

Hunt has notched two of those TDs in the past three weeks, including a two-yard rushing score in the Browns' Week 7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Chubb has been successful in a workhorse role, so there's the potential for Cleveland to improve another area of its roster in parting with Hunt. He has proved he can put up strong numbers in the past when healthy, and he hasn't dealt with any injuries this year.

Two trades featuring top RBs have already taken place. The Carolina Panthers sent Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers, while the Jacksonville Jaguars dealt James Robinson to the New York Jets.

Will Hunt be the next running back on the move? He should be, as it would likely work out well for both him and the Browns.