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True Dough

(27,525 posts)
Mon Mar 9, 2026, 01:23 PM Mar 2026

Free agency is open, and Super Bowl MVP Ken Walker has signed with...

the Chiefs!!!

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III has agreed to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Walker is receiving a three-year deal with a $43.05 million base value and $28.7 million fully guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Brady Henderson.

The Chiefs felt improving their rushing attack was one of their top priorities this offseason. The Chiefs were intrigued by Walker's ability to make dynamic highlights, even when the Seahawks' offensive line didn't create clear running lanes for him. Last season, Walker forced 61 missed tackles, according to Pro Football Focus, and generated 10 rushes in which he gained 20 or more yards.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48153654/source-super-bowl-mvp-kenneth-walker-agrees-sign-chiefs
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Free agency is open, and Super Bowl MVP Ken Walker has signed with... (Original Post) True Dough Mar 2026 OP
Seahawks fan here, hate to lose him, but probably over-priced... Wounded Bear Mar 2026 #1
He was great in the post-season,,,, lastlib Mar 2026 #4
The first half of the season he was sharing reps with Charbonnet... Wounded Bear Mar 2026 #7
I think it's a good move underpants Mar 2026 #2
Dammit ABC123Easy Mar 2026 #3
Oh, go blow yer nose! lastlib Mar 2026 #5
Hey, you're entitled to your opinion! ABC123Easy Mar 2026 #6
He's entitled to his incorrect opinion... Wounded Bear Mar 2026 #8
Smart: Cheifs bolster the running game with Mahomes injured Auggie Mar 2026 #9

Wounded Bear

(64,766 posts)
1. Seahawks fan here, hate to lose him, but probably over-priced...
Mon Mar 9, 2026, 01:32 PM
Mar 2026

Last edited Mon Mar 9, 2026, 02:43 PM - Edit history (1)

It's what happens when you win a Super Bowl, players and coaches start getting poached by other teams.

We have a couple of backs in the pipeline, and will probably draft someone.

Life goes on.

lastlib

(28,744 posts)
4. He was great in the post-season,,,,
Mon Mar 9, 2026, 02:19 PM
Mar 2026

slightly above ordinary in the regular season. As a Chiefs fan, I hope we get the post-season Walker!

Wounded Bear

(64,766 posts)
7. The first half of the season he was sharing reps with Charbonnet...
Mon Mar 9, 2026, 02:46 PM
Mar 2026

He's been injured the two seasons before '05 and missed significant time.

In the Chiefs WCO with it's 60/40 pass run ration he might do well and have less chance at injury. I'm just echoing what most posters on my Seahawks fan board are saying. There's no hard feeling towards him for getting his bag, just our front office wasn't gonna pay so much.

underpants

(197,546 posts)
2. I think it's a good move
Mon Mar 9, 2026, 01:48 PM
Mar 2026

He’s had some injury issues but when I finally saw Seattle play he was a noticeable spark. Classic running back.

I don’t think I saw Seattle until after Thanksgiving or at least what they’d become over the season.

lastlib

(28,744 posts)
5. Oh, go blow yer nose!
Mon Mar 9, 2026, 02:22 PM
Mar 2026
This KC guy thinks the CHIEFS ROCK!
I'm sure I started something here.......don't take me seriously, please!

ABC123Easy

(434 posts)
6. Hey, you're entitled to your opinion!
Mon Mar 9, 2026, 02:29 PM
Mar 2026

No worries, I understand.

As Patriots fan going back to 1984.....trust me I've heard the hate!

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