Summary
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to a four-year, $36 million contract. This move could improve their running game and provide strategic flexibility in the upcoming draft.
Key Facts
- The Kansas City Chiefs signed Kenneth Walker III for four years with a $36 million deal.
- Walker was named the Super Bowl MVP last season.
- The Chiefs are aiming for their first 1,000-yard running back since 2017 with Walker.
- Last season, the Chiefs averaged 106.6 rushing yards per game.
- Signing Walker allows the Chiefs to consider other positions in the draft instead of reaching early for a running back.
- Walker's presence is expected to help take pressure off quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is returning from an ACL injury.
- Many teams generally hesitate to offer large contracts to running backs after their rookie deals, but the Chiefs valued Walker's abilities.
- Eric Bieniemy, a former running back and offensive coordinator, will aim to maximize Walker's potential.
