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Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider addressed the status of his team's backfield without Kenneth Walker.
The Seattle Seahawks are aiming to defend their championship title without Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker. Seahawks general manager John Schneider wasn’t able to re-sign Walker, who landed a big contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in NFL free agency.
While addressing the situation the team is in at running back Thursday, Schneider walked a fine line during his weekly radio appearance on Seattle Sports.
The general manager stressed how great of a player Walker was for the Seahawks while also expressing extreme confidence in who else the team has at running back.
“That’s a position that you can find guys,” Schneider said, via Seattle Sports’ Cameron Van Til. “Obviously, [Walker was] outstanding, and everybody’s really excited for him. I mean, that’s a great, great contract for a running back. But George [Holani] did a great job. We’re really excited about Emmanuel Wilson, who we got from Green Bay, a heavy runner with really nice feet.
“Just to kind of quell people, at this time of the year, I get it.
“But like, (Charbonnet) is doing great. Kenny McIntosh, he had a great (2024) season, and that was just an awful injury for him. But I get it. And it’s a position that … we know where we’re at right now.”
That Walker contract Schneider referred to was a 3-year, $43.05 million deal. The contract brought the Super Bowl MVP to the Chiefs.
Now, the Seahawks have to replace 1,027 rushing yards and five touchdowns from its 2025 roster.