The Seattle Seahawks could be bracing to lose running back Kenneth Walker in NFL free agency next week.
EssentiallySports' Tony Pauline said on Thursday that Walker is unlikely to re-sign in Seattle as he has priced himself out. Walker is expected to land a deal worth over $13 million annually, which is too much for the Seahawks' liking.
"The Seattle Seahawks are hoping to sign Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III on a new contract before the running back hits free agency, but that is unlikely to happen. Sources close to the team say his market value, which will be in excess of $13 million annually, is out of their price range," Pauline wrote.
Walker's time in Seattle appears to be coming to a close, which is a fantastic development for the Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Denver Broncos.
Kansas City has cleared some cap space after restructuring multiple contracts and making cuts, and could be gearing up to pursue Walker to bolster their running back room. Walker would be an immediate difference-maker for the Chiefs and take some pressure off quarterback Patrick Mahomes as he works back from a significant knee injury.
Pittsburgh could see Kenneth Gainwell walk in free agency, and Kaleb Johnson hasn't done enough to take over the starting role. With $40 million in cap space, general manager Omar Khan could target Walker to be the new lead back for the Steelers.
Finally, Denver could also look to sign Walker to upgrade their rushing attack, which was incredibly inefficient in 2025. The Super Bowl LX MVP averaged 4.6 yards per carry this past season.
We'll see where Walker ends up, but it sounds like he won't be back with the Seahawks. The Chiefs, Steelers, and Broncos would be logical landing spots for the star running back.
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