Chiefs Could Make Free Agency Splash for Super Bowl MVP Amid RB Issues
Summary
The Kansas City Chiefs are considering signing Kenneth Walker, a free agent running back and recent Super Bowl MVP, to improve their offense. The team is looking to restructure player contracts to clear salary cap space, which would allow them to offer Walker a competitive deal.Key Facts
- The Kansas City Chiefs struggled with their running game in the last season.
- Kenneth Walker, who recently won the Super Bowl MVP, is a free agent.
- The Chiefs are over the salary cap by about $55 million.
- Restructuring contracts for Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones could create $66.8 million in cap space.
- Cutting Jawaan Taylor could save the team an additional $20 million.
- The Chiefs have not had a running back rush for over 1,000 yards since 2017.
- Kenneth Walker rushed for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns in 2025.
- Walker had a standout performance in the Super Bowl with 135 rushing yards.
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