Summary
The Seattle Seahawks decided not to keep Kenneth Walker III, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, allowing him to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs. Seahawks GM John Schneider explained the decision was in line with his approach to find talented players in the running back position, expressing confidence in other team members despite injuries.
Key Facts
- The Seattle Seahawks let Kenneth Walker III, the Super Bowl MVP, sign with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- The Chiefs offered Walker a four-year, $36 million contract during free agency.
- Seahawks GM John Schneider emphasized the importance of finding other capable running backs.
- Schneider praised other Seahawks running backs like Cam Akers, George Holani, Emmanuel Wilson, Zach Charbonnet, and Kenny McIntosh.
- Schneider expressed confidence in the team's depth at the running back position, despite injuries.
- The Kansas City Chiefs struggled with rushing last season, averaging the seventh-fewest yards per game.
- Zach Charbonnet, one of the Seahawks' running backs, suffered a season-ending injury.
