Kenneth Walker Joins Chiefs, Eager to Prove Himself

0:00On March 18th, here's the latest surrounding the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs just made a big move in free agency by signing running back Kenneth Walker III from the Seattle Seahawks to a three-year contract worth $43,000,000. The 25-year-old, who earned Super Bowl's 60 MVP honors last season, brings a proven track record of big plays to an already stacked offense. Earlier this weekend, Walker sat down for an interview and opened up about why he chose Kansas City. He highlighted the team's winning culture, shaped by multiple Super Bowl victories since Patrick Mahomes became the starter, back in 2018. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how Walker will mesh with stars like Mahomes and Travis Kelsey. He praised their detailed preparation and smarts on film, and he's eager to work under offensive coordinator Eric Bienemain, whose intensity matches, his own drive. Walker credits his dad for teaching him to never go down on the first hit, fueling his elite tackle breaking ability.

1:01In high stakes games like a Super Bowl run, he stays focused by controlling what he can and keeping a positive mindset. Looking ahead, Walker addressed doubts about his receiving skills, saying it's all about getting chances in the right scheme. With more opportunities in Kansas City, he plans to prove he's a three-down back, ready to contribute right away. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor, relax deeper, reset faster, comfort you can hear, and so L-I-SoliPillow.com.