Kenneth Walker under fire for ignoring former Seahawks teammates after Chiefs first loss in 2026
Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III faced off against his Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks teammates for the first time since leaving the squad. Walker III won Super Bowl MVP for his performances for the Seahawks to bring the city another Super Bowl title in 2026, but it did not guarantee his future with the franchise, as they chose to let him walk in free agency and join the Chiefs on a…
Kenneth Walker III, a standout running back for the Seattle Seahawks, signed a lucrative three-year, $43 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs during free agency on March 9. Despite leading the Seahawks to the Super Bowl as the MVP, Walker chose to join the Chiefs, who have already secured their bye week and are set to face the Seahawks in an upcoming game.
Throughout the 2022 season, Walker led the league in rushing yards with 665 and scored six rushing touchdowns. The 29-13 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots marked Walker's most productive stretch of his career. However, the Seahawks did not attempt to retain Walker, lacking plans or interest in keeping him. General manager John Schneider expressed excitement about Walker's performance but did not deploy the franchise tag to retain him.
The Seahawks have since drafted other running backs, including Jadarian Price, who is currently injured. Walker's decision to join the Chiefs has led to a successful start for both teams, with Walker outgaining the Seahawks in rushing yards and establishing himself as one of the league's top performers.
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