The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX this season against the New England Patriots. Running back Kenneth Walker was the Super Bowl MVP and he was the first running back to win the award since Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos. Walker will be a free agent, and many people are wondering if the Seahawks are going to bring him back or not.
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Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald and Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
It would be crazy for general manager John Schneider to not re-sign him or at least franchise tag. They do not have plans to franchise tag him. It would be a mistake for the team to let him walk and not bring him back. A team who needs a running back would no doubt sign him in a hurry.
PFF Thinks That the Seattle Seahawks Should Franchise Tag RB Kenneth Walker
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Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) carries the ball against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Profootballfocus.com writer Bradley Locker wrote about who each team should potentially franchise tag this offseason. He thinks that Seattle should franchise tag Walker. Locker said,
“While the Seahawks currently possess the sixth-most cap space, the reigning Super Bowl champs will have several far-reaching decisions to make on extensions and pending free agents. That includes what to do with Walker, who’s done nothing but produce since being a pro. The Super Bowl 60 MVP has earned at least an 84.8 PFF rushing grade with 50 missed tackles in each of his four pro campaigns, peaking in 2025 with a 91.4 overall PFF grade.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Seattle general manager John Schneider is unlikely to tag Walker. But considering Walker’s projected market, giving him the $14.5 million tag seems very reasonable for a consistently great 25-year-old.”
Walker rushed for 1,027 yards on 221 carries and five touchdowns, along with averaging 4.6 yards per carry. He also caught 31 passes for 282 yards receiving and zero touchdowns, along with averaging 9.1 yards per reception. At just 25 years old, he still has no doubt juice left in the tank. Losing Walker potentially would be a huge loss to this offensive identity. His presence no doubt helped quarterback Sam Darnold. The Seahawks must do anything to keep him in Seattle also.
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