Kenneth Walker's Seahawks Split Detailed in New NFL Rumors Ahead of Revenge Game with Chiefs
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks chose not to aggressively pursue re-signing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III due to concerns about his injury history dating back to his rookie season, limiting their offer to around $10 million per year.
- Walker, who missed multiple games over his first three NFL seasons due to various injuries, ultimately signed a three-year, $43.05 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $28.7 million guaranteed.
- The Seahawks' injury concerns also influenced their decision to draft running back Zach Charbonnet in 2023 and to split the backfield between Charbonnet and Walker last season.
- Since joining the Chiefs, Walker has taken a career-high 75% of offensive snaps and leads the NFL with 665 rushing yards through five games, while the Seahawks have struggled in the running game due to Charbonnet's ACL recovery.
- Charbonnet is expected to make his season debut against the Chiefs in Week 7, where Walker will aim to demonstrate his value with a full workload at Lumen Field.
