Seahawks Lose MVP Kenneth Walker to Free Agency

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NFL News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Seattle Seahawks space a tough call heading into the 2026 NFL off season with star running back Kenneth Walker, their Super Bowl 60, NNBP. According to sources, the team won't use the franchise or transition tag on him, letting the 24-year-old hit unrestricted free agency win the league year starts. Walker had a solid regular season with 1,027 rushing yards and five touchdowns, sharing carries with Zach Charbonnet. He stepped up big in the playoffs, racking up 417 yards from scrimmage and four rushing scores on the road to the championship. Seahawks fans hoping to keep their key player are in for a disappointment. Tight salary cap space with big extensions looming for wide receiver Jackson Smith in Jigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon makes it hard to retain him. Long term, ESPN insider Peter Schreger reports the team is passing on both tags, unlike the New York Jets, who slapped a 1-year

1:0414,200. $93,000 franchise tag on their own star, Breeze Hall. As the top running back available, Walker could land a huge deal from contenders like the Kansas City Chiefs or Washington commanders Seattle. To rebuild their backfield, DNN is sponsored by our partner. Some travel miles to find peace, I just climb into bed and listen, SHLI solelypillow.com