Walker Signs Record-Breaking Deal with Chiefs

0:00It's March 9th for the NFL, let's get into it. Running back Kenneth Walker III has signed a 3-year deal worth $45 million with the Kansas City Chiefs. This marks the richest free agent contract ever for running back in NFL history. The news came from NFL Network's Ian Rappaport on Monday. Walker confirmed the move on social media right after it broke. He's heading from the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks to a Chiefs team that went six wins and 11 losses last season, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014. The Chiefs desperately needed a boost in their run game after injuries hampered Isaiah Pacheco, who played just seven games in average under four. Yards per carry recently, Walker brings two 1,000 yard seasons, including 4.6 yards per carry last year, making him a big upgrade. In Seattle, Walker's shown in the playoffs with 417 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns, earning Super Bowl MVP honors with 100, 61 yards in the title win over the Patriots, the first

1:03for running back since 1998. The Seahawks chose not to tag him, saving money for other moves. Now Kansas City aims to bounce back in 2026 with a healthy Patrick Mahomes after his ACL tear. Meanwhile, Seattle plans to re-sign key players like Jackson Smith and Jigba while keeping Zach Sharbanay. The Daily News Now is powered by a sponsor, a pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Still for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com