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Seahawks Face Kenneth Walker Decision After Super Bowl MVP

The 25-year-old reaches free agency in March as Seattle weighs cap flexibility against a rising price tag.

Overview

  • At the victory parade, GM John Schneider joked that Kenneth Walker tried to start contract talks, drawing fresh “MVP” chants from fans.
  • Walker is set to hit the market in March after completing his rookie deal, and Seattle enters the offseason with roughly $72 million in cap space.
  • The franchise tag for running backs is estimated around $14 million, though Schneider has rarely used the tag during his tenure.
  • Spotrac pegs Walker’s market at about $9 million AAV over four years, while other projections after his postseason surge reach the $13–15 million range.
  • Zach Charbonnet’s torn ACL leaves Seattle thin at running back, as potential suitors are linked to Walker — including the Commanders and Jaguars — even as some analysts forecast he likely stays in Seattle.