Chiefs Sign Kenneth Walker III

0:00On this March 9th, here's what's making headlines for the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs move fast in the legal tampering window, agreeing to terms with top-free agent running back Kenneth Walker III, less than 30 minutes in. The 25-year-old former Seattle Seahawks star signed a three-year deal worth up to $45 million with $28.7 million guaranteed. This marks the biggest investment the Chiefs have made at running back since drafting Clyde Edwards Helaire in the first round back in 2020. Walker just wrapped up a strong 2025 season, playing all 17 games and totaling 1299 yards from Scrimmage. Earlier this month, he earned Super Bowl MVP honors, rushing for 135 yards on 27 carries to help beat the New England. Patriots 29-13. In the playoffs, he carried Seattle with 3-13 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns over 3 games. Walker quickly confirmed the move by posting a photo of himself in Chiefs Red and Gold on X, just minutes after the news dropped.

1:04Fans are buzzing about how he fits into Kansas City's high-powered offense. Meanwhile, his career started strong as a second-round pick in 2022, with over 1,000 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns as a rookie, injury slowed him down since, but this deal signals a fresh start in Kansas City. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode, it looks like a pillow, it sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.