Through a combination of need and want, Kansas City provided both the running back and punter with an opportunity to continue – if not fully restart – their NFL careers.

The Chiefs provided both players with an opportunity to continue — if not fully restart — their professional careers.

Chiefs' running back Kareem Hunt began the NFL season as a spectator but a call from his old team changed everything and he says he is grateful for his second chance. Hunt started his career with Kansas City in 2017 when he ran for 1,

Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt sees his first opportunity to play in a Super Bowl as a product of his approach to second chances.

Hunt was listed on the Chiefs’ Wednesday injury report due to an issue with his quad. However, it was estimated that Hunt would have been a full participant in practice, had the team run drills on Wednesday, and he was removed from Kansas City’s injury reports for the rest of the week.

After off-field problems derailed his first stint in Kansas City, costing him the chance to play in previous Super Bowls, running back Kareem Hunt talked about making the most of his shot at redemption.

Running back Kareem Hunt was working out at his high school, trying to stay in football shape, when Chiefs’ running back Isiah Pacheco broke his leg in Week 2. Hunt didn’t think much of the injury, but then his agent said Hunt should reach out to the Chiefs.

The Kansas City Chiefs (17-2) and the Philadelphia Eagles (17-3) meet Sunday for Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (FOX). I've analyzed

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt took the NFL by storm in his rookie season, leading the league in rushing and making the Pro Bowl in 2017.

Chiefs' running back Kareem Hunt began the NFL season as a spectator but a call from his old team changed everything and he says he is grateful for his second chance.