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Kitchens: Hunt ready to play, 'fits in our locker room really well'

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Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens announced Wednesday that running back Kareem Hunt will likely suit up for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.

"Some of (Hunt's playing time) will be dictated by the game, but I think Kareem's ready to play," Kitchens told reporters, according to Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal.

"Kareem fits in our locker room really well," he added, per Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram. "He's been a good person since he's been here."

The 24-year-old was suspended eight games for two violent off-field incidents, including one in which video emerged of him shoving and kicking a woman in a hotel hallway.

Cleveland signed Hunt in March, three months after his release from the Kansas City Chiefs.

The versatile tailback joins a strong rushing attack that already features Nick Chubb. Kitchens was vague about how the two rushers will fit together in his offense.

"Nick's about winning only," Kitchens said, according to Petrak. "He gives us a great opportunity to win. Think we're adding another chip to the puzzle. They'll do whatever gives us the best chance to win.

"We're still trying to find out what we can draw up," he continued, via The News-Herald's Jeff Schudel. "I definitely think both of their skill sets offer you plenty of opportunities to do a lot with those guys. They're both excellent runners and they both catch the ball incredibly well out of the backfield."

Chubb has rushed for 803 yards and six touchdowns, adding 25 catches for 161 receiving yards in eight games this season.

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