The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to make an impact after a terrible 2025 season. They have been able to acquire some talent, but the team is looking to continue finding some players to improve the roster heading into next season. Kansas City has the option to get some offensive help in the offseason, but who is expected to join the team via free agency?
The Kansas City Chiefs are predicted to sign Kenneth Walker III
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Feb 9, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III poses with the MVP trophy during the Super Bowl LX winning head coach and most valuable player press conference at Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
ESPN’s Aaron Schatz wrote an article projecting one free agent signing for each team. For the Kansas City Chiefs, he selected running back and Super Bowl 60 MVP Kenneth Walker III. Below is what he wrote regarding this pairing:
“The Chiefs need not just a running back but a running back who can also serve as a receiving outlet for Patrick Mahomes. Walker had more than 1,000 rushing yards last season and added 31 catches for 282 yards — an impressive 9.1 yards per reception average.
“His ability to generate explosive plays could be a valuable part of lifting the Chiefs’ offense back to the top of the league.”
There are a lot of different ways the team can address the running back position, as they also hold the ninth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. They have been rumored to be interested in Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, but could use their first-round pick with another position.
Walker could give the Kansas City Chiefs something they have been lacking since quarterback Patrick Mahomes became the starter: a quality running game. Kareem Hunt’s rookie year in 2017 was the last time a Chiefs running back had at least 1,000 rushing yards in a season. Walker is averaging 4.3 yards per attempt, which would help the offense get a new layer for teams to have to prepare for. It will be intriguing to see if he signs with the Chiefs this offseason.