Seahawks Lose Walker, Fans Criticize, Sherman Defends

0:00On March 10th, the Seattle Seahawks are drawing criticism after losing star running back Kenneth Walker III to the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency. Walker, their Super Bowl most valuable player, signed elsewhere, leaving the team short on reliable options in the backfield for next season. General manager John Schneider faces a tough task filling that void right away, especially with quarterback Sam Donald needing a strong ground game. The Seahawks also let several other free agents go, amplifying concerns about their roster depth. Fans have been vocal about the losses, but former Seahawks standout, Richard Sherman, jumped to the team's defense. He argued on his podcast that holding on to high-priced players like Walker, which strained the salary cap down the road. Sherman even praised Walker's move to Kansas City, where he'll step into the lead back role with a heavier workload than he shared in Seattle. That could mean Seahawks supporters watch him thrive in a rival uniform. As Seattle eyes the draft and free agency moves, the real test comes next fall, whether these choices pay off or leave lasting gaps.