Seattle Seahawks
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks missed the NFL deadline to place a franchise tag on running back Kenneth Walker III, making it unlikely they will retain him before he hits free agency next week.
- Walker had a standout season, finishing with over 1,000 rushing yards and earning Super Bowl MVP honors after leading the Seahawks to a victory over the New England Patriots.
- Despite Walker's strong postseason performance, the Seahawks chose not to use the franchise tag, a decision analyst Brock Huard suggests was effectively made last year.
- Huard criticized the Seahawks' timing, stating that if they truly wanted to keep Walker, they would have negotiated a deal earlier rather than waiting until the franchise tag deadline.
- The Seahawks face potential risks with Walker's free
