NFL News: Chiefs, Kenneth Walker III agree to deal

The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly made one of the first big splashes of NFL free agency.

The Chiefs and Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III reached a deal Monday, according to multiple reports. Walker joining the Chiefs would certainly increase their chances of returning to the playoffs after a 6-11 season.

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Walker had a breakout year in 2025 helping the Seattle Seahawks win their second Super Bowl title. He rushed for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns as he and Zach Charbonnet dominated the backfield and bolstered Sam Darnold’s passing game.

In Super Bowl LX, Walker helped Seattle get past the New England Patriots. He ran for 135 yards and had two touchdowns in the 29-13 victory. He was the first running back to receive the honor since Terrell Davis did it for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and running back Kenneth Walker III (9) celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

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Kansas City could use some help in the running back area. Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Damien Williams have all been useful in recent years, but injuries have marred the team’s success in that area.

The Chiefs finished 25th in rushing yards during the 2025 season.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) attempts to tackle Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kei’Trel Clark (13) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on September 25, 2025. (Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

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As of now, Charbonnet will be the starting running back with George Holani and Kenny McIntosh on the depth chart.