Seahawks Pivot to Kenneth Gainwell

0:00It's March 5th for the NFL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Seattle Seahawks face a tough choice with star running bag Kenneth Walker III. After earning Super Bowl MVP honors, he's hitting free agency as the top option in a weak class for that position. Teens will likely throw massive contracts his way, putting him out of Seattle's reach this offseason. Finalists points at Pittsburgh Steelers, free agent Kenneth Gainwell as a solid replacement target. He's versatile and could pair well with Zach Scharbonne on the Seahawks roster. While Minnesota Vikings might chase him too, Seattle offers a stronger fit overall. Fans and experts see this as a clever pivot. Swapping one Kenneth for another keeps the backfield dynamic without breaking the bank. Gainwell brings real value as a dual threat runner who excels catching passes out of the backfield. Last season with Pittsburgh, Gainwell rush for 537 yards and 5 touchdowns on 114 carries.

1:03He also hauled in 73 of 85 targets for 486 yards and 3 scores, totaling over 1000 yards from. Scrimmage and 8 touchdowns. This move makes sense for Seattle's budget amid a pricey running back market. Gainwell's Super Bowl experience with the Philadelphia Eagles adds proven big game chops, setting up an efficient offense next year. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I-Soli Pillow dot com.