Charcandrick West Reportedly to Sign Chiefs Contract After Kareem Hunt's Release

The Kansas City Chiefs will reportedly sign Charcandrick West to provide depth at running back, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

West and veteran C.J. Anderson each visited the Chiefs on Monday, per Rapoport, but the former is more familiar with the system after spending his first four years with the team. Anderson also reportedly had a "really good workout" and could be used down the line.

The hole at running back came after Kareem Hunt was abruptly released last week. The Pro Bowler was seen on video shoving and kicking a woman during an incident from last February.

Spencer Ware took over as lead back in Sunday's 40-33 win over the Oakland Raiders, finishing with 47 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. He will presumably remain the starter going forward, with Damien Williams and West also getting touches.

West has only played for the Chiefs in his career, joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2014. A torn ACL to star back Jamaal Charles forced West into the spotlight in 2015, and he responded by leading the squad with 634 rushing yards to go with four touchdowns.

The 27-year-old had a smaller role over the past two years but still appeared in 28 games while totaling 703 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns.

He became a salary cap casualty in August and only lasted a short time with the New York Jets before going back on the open market this summer. Now he will get a chance to return to Kansas City, where he will try to help the No. 1 scoring offense in the NFL.