Kenneth Walker Joins Chiefs, Shakes Up AFC West

0:00It's March 9th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. Super Bowl 60 MVP. Kenneth Walker just signed a three-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. The contract is worth $43.05 million, averaging 14.35 million per year. He was the top running back target in the 2026 free agency class. The Seattle Seahawks let him walk without using the franchise tag. Denver Broncos and Chiefs led the chase, but Kansas City landed him. This bolsters their backfield after missing the playoffs last fall. The first time in the Patrick Mahomes era. Chiefs fans are buzzing about Walker joining Andy Reed's offense. He could step up big early with Mahomes' sideline recovering from an ACL tear. Meanwhile, the Broncos must hunt for a new running back after winning the AFC West in 2025. Walker torched Denver's defense last time they met, and Bohenix's debut, he ran for 103 yards

1:00and a touchdown on 20 carries, powering Seattle to victory. Now he'll face them twice a year as a chief. Denver aims to repeat as division champs, but lost out on their top target. The AFC West stays stacked with this move shaking up the rivalry heading into 2026. DNA is sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. A pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately. No ear buds required. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.