Kenneth Walker III Joins Chiefs, Boosts Rushing Attack

0:00From NFL coverage, this is your March 9th update. Kenneth Walker III just signed a new deal with the Kansas City Chiefs less than a month after earning Super Bowl MVP honors. The 25-year-old running back powered the Seattle Seahawks to a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl, 60 with 135 rushing yards. Walker hit free agency as the top running back available after Seattle passed on the franchise tag. A former second-round draft pick, he wrapped up his best pro season yet, highlighted by that standout Super Bowl performance. Fans and analysts see this as a classic move, since he's the fourth Super Bowl MVP to hit free agency and switch teams. The Chiefs fresh off their first losing record in Andy Reed and Patrick Mahomes era at six wins and 11 losses desperately need a boost. Kansas City's top two rushers from last year, Isaiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt are both becoming free agents. The team ranked just 25th in the league and rushing,

1:01averaging under four yards per carry. Meanwhile, expect Travis Kelsey to return for the Chiefs in 2026. The veteran tight-end, a free agent for the first time, just posted his 11th straight pro bowl season with 76 catches 800. 51 yards and five touchdowns. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built-in sound, built-in comfort, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.