The Colts made a few transactions today including the signings of running back Jason Huntley and tight end Ricky Seals-Jones, according to the team’s Twitter account. While the added depth is surely appreciated, it is likely a bit disappointing for Colts fans following the free agency activity surrounding running back Kareem Hunt.
Shortly after leaving New Orleans without a new contract, Indianapolis becomes the second straight visit that doesn’t result in a deal for the veteran rusher, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. 
Hunt reportedly had a “great” visit with the Saints before making his way up to Indiana. The two locations he’s visited recently have situations that could allow for some early playing time. The Saints will be down a running back as Alvin Kamara serves a three-game suspension to start the year due to his role in a violent altercation a year and a half ago. New Orleans does still have a strong rusher at the top of the depth chart after signing Jamaal Williams this offseason, but the depth behind Williams is fairly inexperienced.
The Colts, on the other hand, may be getting a little desperate. Jonathan Taylor took his holdout to another level yesterday, leaving camp to rehabilitate his ankle injury. As backups Zack Moss and Deon Jackson are dealing with their own injuries, the Colts are currently relying only on recent signee Kenyan Drake and a trio of inexperienced options.
Hunt reportedly fielded offers from both teams with guaranteed money proving to be the main difference. While offering around the same amount that the Colts are expected to pay, the Saints’ deal includes more incentives that will make Hunt earn the money without guarantees.
Huntley and Seals-Jones appear to be depth signings to help Indianapolis make it through the preseason healthy. Huntley has only appeared in six games over his first three NFL seasons after getting drafted in the fifth round by the Eagles. He only has 18 rushes for 70 yards in his young career.
Seals-Jones likely has a better chance to push for a roster spot in 2023. Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods are both dealing with injuries heading into the preseason, and Seals-Jones has some solid experience. Appearing in games for four teams over his five years in the league, Seals-Jones has seen spurts of success throughout his career. The converted college wide receiver saw career-highs in 2018 in receptions (34) and receiving yards (343) and caught four touchdowns the following year. Only two seasons ago, he started six games in Washington. He missed all of last season while dealing with a toe injury but could bring some quality starting experience for the Colts if healthy.
In order to make room on the roster for Huntley and Seals-Jones, the Colts waived/injured tight end La’Michael Pettway and safety Michael Tutsie.
Thought the running back position was being devalued anyway…that any Joe Smoe could start in a team’s backfield and get the results?
I feel pretty certain that the GMs and coaches who are claiming RBs are a dime a dozen, never had a Jim Brown, Barry Sanders or Walter Payton on their roster.
Kareem should sign with Bucs to replace fournette
Got me wondering if there’s something up with Hunt physically or is it his attitude?
Two teams in need yet nothing matures!
My opinion: he wants playing time as well as financial guarantees and he’s not getting them. And as a vet, he’s got every right to seek them, and it’s no big deal if he has to wait until later to find the right fit.
Both teams are temporary opportunities. You could argue the Colts may be long term depending on the Taylor saga or if Moss takes a while to recover. But he was stuck behind Chubb and doesn’t view himself as a backup, so neither is an ideal landing spot even if the dollars are great (which we know the Colts side won’t be at least).
Heck I’d sign up to be a RB for league minimum it’d allow me to pay some debts and maybe get a decent fishin boat……..after I got out the hospital!
The Colts looked like a decent landing spot, as Jonathan Taylor’s ankle injury could nag. Leading to either Taylor missing more games, or requiring a committee approach. Since the Colts offense is running back centric for a shifty back (not a pound and hammer offense like Chubb or Derrek Henry), Hunt would have an opportunity to showcase his skills.
Kareem Hunt’s career has just never recovered after he had himself kicked off the Chiefs. Hunt should take good opportunities which come his way.