Seahawks Lose Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Seattle Seahawks have decided not to use the franchise tag on running back Kenneth Walker III, their Super Bowl MVP. This means the star is likely headed to free agency after a huge late season run. He could become just the fourth player ever to win Super Bowl MVP honors and then leave that way. General manager John Schneider would love to bring Walker back, but not if it wrecks the team's salary cap. The tag itself would cost around $14.2 million next year and Schneider rarely uses it anyway. With back-up Zack Sharpenay sidelined by a torn ACL, Seattle needs a solid plan fast. Fans feel the sting of losing Walker, especially with unproven George Halani as the main alternative right now. His exit leaves a big hole in the backfield after carrying the team deep into the playoffs. The Seahawks know they cannot afford to start the season week at that spot.

1:03In free agency, eyes are on Jacksonville's Travis Etienne Jr., who had a breakout year with over 1,100 rushing yards, seven, scores on the ground, and six more receiving. Other names floating include Atlanta's Tyler Algae, Carolina's Rico Dowdell, and San Francisco's Brian Robinson Jr. Meanwhile, trades could shake things up, like the recent deal sending Detroit's David Montgomery to Houston. Rumors swirl around New Orleans, Alvin Camara, Miami's Devana Shane, and Tennessee's Tony Pollard, though they might cost the draft pick. As a fallback, Seattle eyes the 2026 draft, targeting prospects like Notre Dame's to Darien Price in the early rounds. This episode is supported by our sponsor. A pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately, no earbuds required, so L.I. SoleyPillo dot com.