The Cleveland Browns witnessed a bittersweet moment during the recent AFC Championship game as Kareem Hunt, a former Browns player, scored the first touchdown for the Kansas City Chiefs. Hunt, a Cleveland native, had returned to the Chiefs after a successful season with the Browns in 2023, where he stepped in as a key player following Nick Chubb's injury. Notably, Hunt scored nine touchdowns that season, but the Browns chose not to renew his contract. Despite his absence, there is hope among Browns fans as they look to Quinshon Judkins, a standout running back who recently helped the Ohio State Buckeyes clinch a national championship. Judkins has shown a remarkable ability to navigate through defenses, reminiscent of Hunt's playing style.

With Chubb's future uncertain after two consecutive injuries, the Browns may need to consider new blood in their backfield. Although Jerome Ford has displayed promise, the addition of a dynamic player like Judkins could revitalize Cleveland’s running game, possibly rekindling the electric duo of Hunt and Chubb. As they reflect on Hunt's contributions, Browns fans are eager to see how the franchise evolves in the offseason.