Chiefs Fans Say Toasted Seahawks GM Sealed Kenneth Walker's Exit

Key Points:

• Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III is set to face his former team, the Seattle Seahawks, in Week 7, with a resurfaced video from Seattle's Super Bowl LX parade showing Seahawks GM John Schneider joking about Walker trying to negotiate a contract, which Walker later denied.
• Chiefs fans have circulated the video, suggesting Schneider’s public comments may have influenced Walker’s decision to leave Seattle, though ESPN reports reveal the Seahawks were unwilling to offer Walker more than $10 million per year or make him the featured back, unlike Kansas City's $14.35 million per year offer.
• Walker excelled in Seattle’s postseason with strong rushing and receiving stats but entered free agency after Seattle chose not to match Kansas City’s offer, which included a prominent role rather than a timeshare.
• In 2026, Walker leads the NFL with 665 rushing yards and a 6.3 yards per carry average through five games, significantly boosting Kansas City’s offense as they maintain an undefeated 5-0 record.
• The Chiefs will play the Seahawks on October 25 at Lumen Field in Seattle, marking Walker’s first game against his former team since signing with Kansas City.