Seahawks Pass on Walker, Panthers Consider Free Agent

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Seattle Seahawks passed on franchising Kenneth Walker after his standout Super Bowl most valuable player performance. They're also unlikely to bring him back, which is rare since only a few players in history have switched teams right after winning that award. Now, the Carolina Panthers face a big decision on whether to chase this high priced free agent. Panthers coach Dave Canales wants to build around the run game to protect quarterback Bryce Young. Walker would be a perfect fit, especially with his knack for forcing missed tackles that Carolina's backs have lacked for years. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the team's late season slump. They rest for 110 or more yards in eight of their first nine games, but managed it just three times in their final nine, going three and six in that stretch. Rico Dowdell, their top rusher last year, is hitting free agency and probably won't return. Chuba Hubbard faded even before his injury, and Jonathan Brooks is recovering from another

1:03major knee tear. Signing Walker could complete their backfield despite tie cap space. His strong ball security makes him ideal to pair with Hubbard and boost the ground attack right away. Deon and his brought to you by our sponsor. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all. S O L I. S O L L I. S O L L I.