Kenneth Walker III: Super Bowl MVP Hitting Free Agency

0:00The latest scores, headlines and storylines, right here on NFL news today. Subscribe and stay game ready. Kenneth Walker III, the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl MVP running back, is heading into free agency this off season. The 25-year-old Tennessee native powered through 27 carries for 135 rushing yards and Super Bowl 60 helping. Seattle beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on February 8th. He wrapped up his second straight 1,000-yard rushing season in 2025 with 1,027 yards total. Though standout performances give him strong leverage as his four-year Ricky contract worth $8.44 million expires this winter. Teams like the New York Giants have already shown interest in the star back. Analysts at SpotRack peg his market value at $9 million for 2026, making him one of the top prizes on the open market. Seattle chose not to use the franchise tag on him before the March 3rd deadline. That means Walker can start talking deals with all 32 teams starting March 9th.

1:04Fans and insiders expect a bidding war which could reshape Seattle's backfield or boost another squad's run game. Keep an eye on where he lands next. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Link in the description. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds, built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com,