Chiefs, Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III agree to deal as NFL free agency begins: reports

The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly made 1 of the archetypal large splashes of NFL escaped agency.

The Chiefs and Super Bowl MVP moving backmost Kenneth Walker III agreed to a woody connected Monday, according to aggregate reports. Walker joining the Chiefs would surely bolster their chances of getting backmost to the playoffs pursuing a 6-11 season.

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Seattle Seahawks moving backmost Kenneth Walker III (9) against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX astatine Levi's Stadium connected Feb. 8, 2026. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

Walker had a breakout twelvemonth successful 2025 arsenic helium helped usher the Seattle Seahawks to their 2nd Super Bowl title. He ran for 1,027 yards and 5 touchdowns arsenic helium and Zach Charbonnet dominated the backfield and bolstered Sam Darnold’s passing game.

In Super Bowl LX, Walker helped Seattle propulsion past the New England Patriots. He ran for 135 yards and had 2 touchdown catches successful the 29-13 win. He was the archetypal moving backmost to person the grant since Terrell Davis did it for the Denver Broncos successful Super Bowl XXXII.

Seattle Seahawks caput manager Mike Macdonald and moving backmost Kenneth Walker III (9) observe with the Vince Lombardi trophy aft defeating the New England Patriots successful Super Bowl LX astatine Levi's Stadium connected Feb. 8, 2026. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

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Kansas City could usage the assistance successful the moving backmost region. Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Damien Williams person each been serviceable successful years past, but injuries marred the team’s occurrence successful that area.

The Chiefs were 25th successful rushing yards during the 2025 season.

Seattle Seahawks moving backmost Kenneth Walker III (9) attempts to stiff limb Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kei'Trel Clark (13) astatine State Farm Stadium successful Glendale connected Sept. 25, 2025. (Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

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As of now, Charbonnet volition beryllium the starting moving backmost with George Holani and Kenny McIntosh connected the extent chart.

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