Kenneth Walker III's $43M Chiefs Deal

0:00You're listening to NFL News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The full details are out on Kenneth Walker, the third new three-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. It's worth $43.05 million at its base value, averaging $14.35 million per year. He gets a $13 million signing bonus right away with a $1.215 million fully guaranteed base salary in $20.26 plus a $135,000 work-out bonus that's guaranteed if earned. That bumps up in 2027 to a $14.1 million fully guaranteed base salary and a $250,000. Work-out bonus also guaranteed if he hits it. The 2028 year has another $14.1 million base in the same workout bonus, but nothing is guaranteed there. Overall, the first two years lock in $28.7 million fully guaranteed, giving him $14.35 million

1:01in cash each year. Fans and analysts see this as a solid deal for Walker, especially after the Seattle Seahawks skipped the franchise tag worth about $14.2. $9.3 million. He's behind Sequan Barkley at $20.6 million per year and Derek Henry at $15 million, at a head of Jonathan Taylor's $14 million average. His injury history, missing 10 games early on and a 1,050R rookie year, make it a smart investment for the Chiefs. This suggests Kansas City plans to lean on him more than usual in their offence. Last season, they spend just $1.5 million on Kareem Hunt and $1.12 million on Isaiah Pacheco. Walker steps into a bigger role right away with that guaranteed money. It's a fresh start for the Super Bowl MVP, setting him up nicely for the next couple of seasons while giving the Chiefs flexibility down the line. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage.

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