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Seahawks Likely to Lose Kenneth Walker

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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker may leave the team due to budget constraints, with reports suggesting hes unlikely to return. His strong market value, following a Super Bowl MVP performance and impressive yards per carry average, has attracted teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Denver Broncos. The Chiefs, Steelers, and Broncos are positioned to pursue Walker, who could bolster their run games and ease the load on their quarterbacks.

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Seahawks Likely to Lose Kenneth Walker

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Seahawks Likely to Lose Kenneth Walker. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's March 5th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Seattle Seahawks fans might face a tough loss soon as running back Kenneth Walker heads into free agency next week. Reports say the team is unlikely to bring him back because his expected deal with top $13 million a year, which is just too steep for. Their budget. Sources close to the Seahawks point to Walker's strong market value after his standout play last season. He earned Super Bowl MVP honors and averaged 4.6 yards per carry, making him a hot commodity for teams with deeper pockets. This news has sparked buzz among rivals like the Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos who see Walker as a game changer. Losing him would leave a big hole in Seattle's backfield, but it opens doors elsewhere. The Chiefs have freed up cap space through restructures and cuts, positioning them to chase Walker. He could ease the load on Patrick Mahomes, who's recovering from a knee injury and strengthen their run game right away.

Meanwhile, the Steelers have about $40 million in cap room and need a lead back while Denver wants to fix their week rushing attack. It looks like Walker won't stay in Seattle, so keep an eye on these teams as free agency kicks off. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is.

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