As previously discussed on Gridiron Heroics, the Kansas City Chiefs needed to address the running back position this offseason, with Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt set to hit free agency. Breece Hall, whom the Chiefs reportedly were unwilling to cough up a third-round pick at the NFL Trade Deadline, was franchised tagged by the New York Jets and expected to sign a long-term deal. To make matters worse, Notre Dame’s superstar Jeremiyah Love may not be available when the team is on the clock at No. 9.
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Kansas City Chiefs: set to land Super Bowl MVP for 2026
Seattle Seahawks Kenneth Walker
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
According to Jordan Schultz, the Chiefs are set to sign Kenneth Walker III to a three-year, $43.05 million contract, worth up to $45 million, and $28.7 million guaranteed. He had a strong four-year tenure with the Seattle Seahawks, totaling 3,931 yards and 33 touchdowns on the ground across 62 games, including the playoffs. Walker recorded 1,027 yards and five touchdowns in the regular season and 313 yards and four scores in the playoffs, winning Super Bowl MVP.
#Chiefs deal with Kenneth Walker is 3-years for $43.05M and it could be worth up to $45M, per sources.
He gets $28.7M guaranteed. https://t.co/pKPA32EW0B
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 9, 2026
The Seahawks declined to place the franchise tag, and contract talks stalled.
Fans react to the news
Kansas City Chiefs, KC Wolf, Dan Meers
Jul 24, 2023; St. Joseph, MO, USA; The Kansas City Chiefs mascot KC Wolf poses for photos with fans during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Patrick Mahomes
Kenneth Walker
Rashee Rice
Xavier Worthy
Chiefs are so BACK
— southie finance bro (@southie_bro) March 9, 2026
Bro Chiefs just went and got the Super Bowl MVP to pair with Mahomes… Seattle really let this man walk 😭💀 that backfield bout to be unfair
— аБу Бакр (@abubakr__b17) March 9, 2026
The Chiefs finally have a RB 🔥
— Ryan Linkletter (@blitzlink_) March 9, 2026
They are loaded. pic.twitter.com/OudPJtkn7Y
— David Kahoun (@DavidKahoun24) March 9, 2026
huge deal but good for KC!
— CowboysBuzz (@CowboysBuzzPost) March 9, 2026
They finally spent a bag on a running back, I’m all for it
— JN (@J_W_N___) March 9, 2026
League in trouble. Mahomes got a RB 😂😭✌🏿
— 1600FILMZ (@1600FILMZ) March 9, 2026
Hopefully we gonna win the Super Bowl
— NO_Love💔 (@olawalepoundz) March 9, 2026
Banger signing
— Snoog’s Fantasy HQ (@FFSnoog) March 9, 2026
LFG 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
— Traven Kamrowski (@tkamrowski2021) March 9, 2026
Chiefs are def going back to the Super Bowl this season. K9 gonna feast!
— Russell (@RussellJaska) March 9, 2026
LETS GO BABY WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM https://t.co/NlnhX9manG
— Conner Christopherson (@Conner_DKC) March 9, 2026
Yes!! Welcome to the Kingdom!!
— Philip Stehly (@pstehly) March 9, 2026
Welcome to the Kingdom. ❤️❤️❤️
— Arrowheads Abroad (@KCChiefs_UK) March 9, 2026