After winning the most recent Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks, standout Kenneth Walker III made headlines by entering free agency. In a breaking update, the NFL announced his move to the Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes.
Insider Jordan Schultz, via his X account, shared more details about the deal between the running back and Chiefs Kingdom. He will sign a three-year contract worth $43.05 million, with the potential to reach up to $45 million.
Additionally, the journalist noted that Kenneth Walker will have $28.7 million guaranteed. Undoubtedly, both the player and the franchise came out ahead: the Chiefs gain a reliable partner for Patrick Mahomes, while Walker secures the compensation he sought.
This deal sets an interesting precedent in the league: Walker becomes the highest-paid free-agent running back in NFL history. Now, he will need to justify the trust the franchise placed in him on the field.
Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Seattle Seahawks
Walker’s stats with the championship-winning Seahawks
Kenneth Walker III capped his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks by delivering a historic 2025 campaign that culminated in a Super Bowl LX MVP performance. During the regular season, he started all 17 games, rushing for 1,027 yards on 221 carries (4.6 yards per attempt) and scoring 5 rushing touchdowns, while adding 31 receptions for 282 yards.
However, his value truly skyrocketed in the postseason, where he exploded for 313 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns across three games, including a dominant 135-yard display in the Super Bowl victory. That explains why Mahomes was happy to welcome Walker with a two-word message on social media.
