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NFL makes an example out of Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt for something it has vowed to crack down on
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Just one day before the Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens, running back Kareem Hunt got hit with some news he didn't want to hear.

Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the NFL fined Hunt $8,172 on Saturday for making a throat slash motion during Week 3's matchup against the New York Giants.

The league considers that a violent gesture, which falls under their unsportsmanlike like conduct policy. The incident occurred midway through the fourth quarter after Hunt scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown.

NFL is cracking down on what it calls "non-football acts"

Anything that could be considered as obscene or violent is not only going to draw a penalty, but also a fine. Last week Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was fined $14,491 for unsportsmanlike conduct after making an obscene gesture following a big catch.

Kelce and Hunt likely didn't mean anything harmful or disrespectful by their actions, but players have to be aware that they are going to get fined for these type of things. It's probably safe to say that both guys will be a little more conscience of their celebrations moving forward.

Hunt finished the matchup against New York with 10 carries for 34 yards, and his TD was pretty much the game-sealer. He'll look to build on that performance as he faces a Ravens' defense that currently ranks 30th against the run.

Baltimore gave up a whopping 224 rushing yards to the Detroit Lions last week. Hunt told the media on Friday that he feels like the Chiefs can take advantage of the struggling Ravens' defense, and that they are getting into a rhythm with their rushing attack.

"I just feel like we all got to do our job," Hunt said. "It takes all of us to get the run game going, and that's what we got to do. I know they're (the Ravens) probably emphasizing that all week and we just got to always be prepared to run the ball no matter what the team did last week because it's a different team."

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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