<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/isiah-pacheco">Isiah Pacheco</a> revealed that the Kansas City Chiefs made him an offer to return in 2026. But when they added <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/kenneth-walker-joins-chiefs-rb-depth-chart-updated-in-kansas-city">Kenneth Walker III to their depth chart</a> in free agency, Pacheco decided to take his talents to the Detroit Lions instead. 



“There were a lot of teams, (and) I had eight opportunities to go to different teams. Kansas City was one of them,” Pacheco said during his introductory press conference in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-lions">Detroit</a>.



“Once they made that move (signing Kenneth Walker III), I knew that I had to open up the door to go somewhere else. This (Lions) was the first place I thought of.”



<h2>Pacheco’s experience with Chiefs before Lions move</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/kenneth-walkers-contract-with-chiefs-revealed-after-leaving-seahawks">Chiefs handed a big contract to Walker</a>, who hit free agency after winning Super Bowl MVP with the Seattle Seahawks. After that, Pacheco signed a one-year, $1.81 million fully guaranteed deal to join the Lions.



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Pacheco is coming off a lackluster season with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a>, recording just 462 yards while averaging 35 rushing yards per game and 3.9 per carry in 2025. However, his past performances make him an interesting fit for Detroit.



In 2023, Pacheco racked up 935 rushing yards for seven touchdowns, improving his numbers from a promising rookie year in 2022 (830 rushing yards for five touchdowns).



<h2>Pacheco boosts Lions RB room</h2>



A key contributor to two Super Bowl wins in Kansas City, Pacheco is bringing championship experience to a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/lions-and-chiefs-updated-rb-depth-charts-as-isiah-pacheco-moves-to-detroit">Lions team that needed depth in the RB room</a> after trading David Montgomery to the Houston Texans.



He’ll be the second running back on the depth chart behind Jahmyr Gibbs, a player Pacheco is looking forward to playing with.



“Jahmyr is a hell of a player,” Pacheco said. “Hats off to him and the guys who have been putting in work here for a couple years now.



“Me looking from the outside in, it’s a hell of a group, and whatever I can do to contribute to the team is going to happen. Whether that’s punting the ball, whatever it’s at, no matter where I’m at on the field, cheering the guys on, bringing excitement to the team, bringing leadership, accountability.”


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<h2>Pacheco felt it was time to leave Kansas City</h2>



Pacheco could’ve stayed in Kansas City, but with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenneth-walker-iii">Walker</a> arriving to take the RB1 role, he may have faced bigger competition with Brashard Smith entering his second year in the league. Besides, the Chiefs can still bring back Kareem Hunt.



Perhaps a change of scenery is what he needed at this point in his young career. Detroit wants to get over the hump, and Pacheco could play a role in helping Dan Campbell lead the Lions to a long-awaited Super Bowl.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> made a significant move by bringing in Kenneth Walker, and the running back already emphasized the coaching style of Eric Bieniemy and how it will help both him and the team heading into the next NFL season. Walker spoke about the intensity and passion Bieniemy brings to the offense as Kansas City prepares for another competitive campaign.



Walker opened up during his introductory press conference about Chiefs offensive coordinator <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/eric-bieniemy">Eric Bieniemy</a>‘s coaching approach. “He intense, yeah, yeah, yeah. The more he talk about it the more intense he gets,” said Walker. “It’s been cool, but you want a person like that who’s real passionate about the game, so I’m excited to get to work with him.” 



Kansas City signed Walker to a maximum of $45,000,000 over three years, with $28,700,000 of his contract fully guaranteed at signing. It is a major acquisition that carries significant expectations.



<h2>Walker’s feelings about the team</h2>



Chiefs running back <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenneth-walker-iii">Kenneth Walker</a> spoke to reporters on Thursday at his introductory press conference, revealing his feelings about the team pursuing him early during free agency. He acknowledged that Kansas City’s consistent success played a major role in his decision to join the organization.



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“Winning coaching. Watching over the years, been to plenty of Super Bowls, and you know, they know how to win. So, I felt like it’s a great fit for me,” said Walker, who appreciated being targeted early by Kansas City. “It means a lot, you feel appreciated and wanted, that’s what everybody wants. So, I’m just happy to get in here and be able to get to know the guys and work.”


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The Chiefs are aiming to remain contenders next <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season, and their activity during this period reflects that ambition. The return of Travis Kelce adds another important piece, and the offense will once again rely heavily on the presence of Patrick Mahomes as its centerpiece.



<h2>Walker’s numbers</h2>



During the 2025 season, Walker rushed for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns. He also contributed in the passing game with 31 receptions for 282 yards for the Seattle Seahawks, who finished atop the NFC during the regular season.

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Replacing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenneth-walker-iii">Kenneth Walker III</a>—the newest jewel in the Kansas City Chiefs‘ crown— was never going to be easy for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks">Seattle Seahawks</a>, but they may already have the solution within the organization. Based on general manager John Schneider’s latest comments, running back George Holani could be up for an extended role in the 2026 NFL season.



“[Seattle GM] John Schneider confirms that the Seahawks will sign RB Emanuel Wilson. Also praises the play of George Holani, so sounds like they see a potentially bigger role for him in 2026,” according to reporter John Boyle, @johnpboyle on X.



Holani, an undrafted free agent out of Boise State, has been with the Seahawks since the 2024 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. Still, the 26-year-old half-back has rarely seen the field. It’s only logical considering Walker III and Zach Charbonnet had been above him on the depth chart since he arrived to Emerald City.



Now, Walker is in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City</a> and Charbonnet is trending toward missing a large portion of the 2026 NFL season—if not the entire season. Charbonnet tore his ACL in the NFC Divisional Round, and it was his absence that freed up the field for Walker to run the show in Seattle and be named MVP of Super Bowl LX. 



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<h2>Seahawks’ updated depth chart</h2>



With Walker out of the picture and Charbonnet facing question marks, the Seahawks are set to put together a very different-looking backfield in 2026. As it stands, Mike Macdonald has the following options (healthy) at the tailback position: Emmanuel Wilson, George Holani, and Kenny McIntosh.


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Barring a star HB addition or draft selection, Seattle will be replacing Walker with this trio. The numbers paint just how steep of a climb the Hawks are in for. Walker finished last season with 1,027 rushing yards. 



\It would take Emmanuel Wilson, George Holani, and Kenny McIntosh’s combined career stats to surpass that mark (1,338). Seattle is placing all its hope in the hands of this three-headed—yet wet-behind-the-ears—backfield monster. 



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<h2>What Wilson, Holani, McIntosh bring to the table</h2>



Wilson showed flashes in his time with the Green Bay Packers but could never grow out of Josh Jacobs’ shadow. McIntosh missed the 2025 season with a torn ACL but had barely earned a role in Seattle’s offense before that. Holani may be due for a breakout year, but it’s all hanging on ifs and maybes. 



Seattle allowed a sure thing to walk, and to no one’s surprise, Walker did just that. Now, the Seahawks must brace for a 2026 season in which every team in the NFL is coming for their crown, and they may not be healthy enough to withstand the battle.


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Seahawks reportedly have internal solution to replace Chiefs star Kenneth Walker

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Seahawks could replace Chiefs' Walker with internal solution

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> received a massive boost in terms of their running game. Patrick Mahomes is a top-tier quarterback, but with the arrival of Kenneth Walker III, he will have a solid partner on the backfield.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenneth-walker-iii">Walker</a> just spoke and said something that might be music to Mahomes’ ears. Matt McCullen, senior reporter for the Chiefs, spoke to Walker and the running back said, “It’s a winning culture. They know how to win, so I feel like it’s a great fit for me.” Pure, golden words from a guy who just won Super Bowl MVP, but now wants to be a part of a dynasty.



Mahomes just missed the playoffs for the first time in his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> career. He had always gotten to at least the AFC Championship Game. Hence, it was a very weird feeling for the Chiefs. Now with Walker on the roster, the expectations grow exponentially once again. 



<h2>Walker is a massive upgrade for the Chiefs</h2>



Walker is such a big upgrade for their running game that it’s impossible to not get excited if you’re part of Chiefs Kingdom. Walker had 221 rushing attempts for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns in 2025. Not to mention, he had 282 receiving yards and a top-tier postseason that culminated with a ring-winning, Super Bowl LX MVP performance.



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The Chiefs had Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt last year. They combined for 281 attempts and 1,073 yards. Therefore, one can see that Walker alone produced almost as much as the other two combined, and with 60 less rushing attempts. The yards per attempt also speak volumes. Hunt and Pacheco weren’t efficient runners as neither got to 4.0 yards per attempt, while Walker had 4.6, the levels are very different here.


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<h2>Mahomes hasn’t had a 1,000-yard RB in his career</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mahomes</a>‘ most productive RB so far in his career has been Kareem Hunt in 2018, where he racked up 824 yards. Then, Clyde Edwards-Helaire had 803 yards in 2020. No one has actually come close to get to the 1,000-rushing-yard treshold since Mahomes arrived.



This is the chance to see if Mahomes can produce results without the need of being Superman. Walker III will give him a relieve. Also, having a good back can help you close games, drain the clock, and not risk the football.

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Mahomes gets boost as Walker joins Chiefs with winning mentality

As the NFL’s legal tampering window swung open Monday at noon ET, the Kansas City Chiefs delivered the first blockbuster agreement of the free agency period, reportedly <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/kenneth-walkers-contract-with-chiefs-revealed-after-leaving-seahawks">reaching a deal with reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III</a>. The addition immediately ignited the fan base and drew a high-profile endorsement from Patrick Mahomes on social media.



Mahomes wasted no time welcoming his new backfield mate, reposting Walker’s announcement on X with a succinct, “Let’s go.” The move signals an aggressive push by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/kenneth-walker-joins-chiefs-rb-depth-chart-updated-in-kansas-city">Chiefs front office to revitalize their RB depth chart</a> after a snake-bitten 2025 campaign saw Kansas City miss the postseason for the first time since 2014.



Walker III arrives in Kansas City with his stock at an all-time high following his championship run with the Seattle Seahawks. The 25-year-old was the engine of Seattle’s postseason success, cementing his legacy with four touchdowns and a dominant 135-yard performance in Super Bowl LX to secure MVP honors.



Expectations in Kansas City have reached a fever pitch following the high-profile acquisition of Walker III. His arrival immediately shifts the Chiefs’ 2026 aspirations from a simple rebound to a full-scale championship pursuit. With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> set to return from injury, the front office is signaling that a one-year postseason drought was an anomaly they have no intention of repeating.



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<h2>Chiefs Rumors: Will KC pull the trigger on Diggs?</h2>



While several key contributors are expected to depart in free agency, anticipation is building in Kansas City regarding a potential pursuit of Stefon Diggs. Following his release from the New England Patriots last Wednesday, the four-time Pro Bowler has quickly ascended to the top of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a>‘ wish list as they look to provide Mahomes with a proven vertical threat.


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Beyond the Diggs sweepstakes, the Chiefs are reportedly scouring the market for defensive reinforcements. General manager Brett Veach has a window of opportunity to recalibrate the roster, and the coming weeks will be critical as the organization weighs high-priced veterans against a youth-driven rebuild.



With Mahomes nearing full health after his season-ending injury, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/travis-kelce-reportedly-turns-down-ny-giants-other-suitors-by-staying-with-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Travis Kelce officially delaying retirement for a 14th season</a>, and the high-profile addition of Walker III, the stakes have never been higher in Kansas City. The front office is under immense pressure to execute a quick turnaround and restore the Chiefs to their customary spot as Super Bowl favorites.

Patrick Mahomes welcomes Kenneth Walker to Chiefs with two-word message

Patrick Mahomes welcomes Kenneth Walker to Chiefs with two-word message - Bolavip US

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 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, 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 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenneth-walker">Kenneth Walker</a> 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 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> history. Now, he will need to justify the trust the franchise placed in him on the field.



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<h2>Walker’s stats with the championship-winning Seahawks</h2>



Kenneth Walker III capped his tenure with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks">Seattle Seahawks</a> 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.


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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 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/patrick-mahomes-welcomes-kenneth-walker-to-chiefs-with-two-word-message">Mahomes was happy to welcome Walker with a two-word message</a> on social media.

Kenneth Walker’s contract with Chiefs revealed after leaving Seahawks

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenneth-walker-iii" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kenneth Walker III</a> free agency saga lasted really not that long. The Kansas City Chiefs pounced on the opportunity to land the Super Bowl MVP and now, it’s big-time expectations once again for the team.



Reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Walker will go the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chiefs</a> on a deal negotiated by Aura Sports Group. This brings a close to one of the storylines of the offseason: the Chiefs looking to get a top running game. However, now that they landed Walker, the need is over.



As for the depth chart, Walker will now be the workhorse of the team, as Isiah Pacheco, Dameon Pierce, and Kareem Hunt are headed to free agency. Hence, below Walker, second-year Brashard Smith will be there if needed. Keaontay Ingram is currently a restricted free agent with the Chiefs.



<h2>This also discards Jeremiyah Love</h2>



The Chiefs were supposed to be very interested in Jeremiyah Love, the best running back in the draft. The Chiefs have the ninth draft pick this year, and they didn’t think Love would be available, hence, they pulled the trigger on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/kenneth-walkers-contract-with-chiefs-revealed-after-leaving-seahawks">Walker, who’s getting a lucrative contract in Kansas City</a>.



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Love is more of an explosive running back, while Walker is a bit more elusive and agile. Still, both would’ve solved the issues at hand with the Chiefs running game. However, Walker was the more expensive option, it’s just that the Chiefs didn’t want to risk not signing him early, and then get Love drafted before they had the chance. Now, they are not empty handed.


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<h2>Chiefs now must focus on their WR room</h2>



The other storyline around the Chiefs is that they have no top-tier wide receiver. Whether they now use the ninth pick to get the wideout or do it on free agency remains to be seen. However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a> needs an elite weapon.


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Running backs are usually not as seeked out. After all, it’s well-known that’s the most underappreciated and underpaid position in football. However, this year is different and that might be thanks to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenneth-walker-iii" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kenneth Walker III</a>, who won Super Bowl MVP in February and now could be a market-setter for the position. While the New York Giants are eager to land him, an NFC East rival is also very well in the mix according to latest reports.



And that is because, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, “I’m hearing Walker will consider the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giants</a>&nbsp;and Commanders among his options, with the Titans as a possibility, too.” Fowler also mentions Denver and Kansas City as possible suitors, but that their interest depend solely on the price ranges. As for now, Giants and Commanders are the frontrunners.



Fowler also mentions Rico Dowdle as an option for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-commanders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Commanders</a>. The power back had strong outings for Carolina last season, where he started as the backup, and then ended up being the RB1 for the Panthers. He had multiple 200+ yards in multiple games.



<h2>The other big name in the RB market is Travis Etienne</h2>



Fowler stated Travis Etienne as a name to watch. “Etienne has AFC West love via&nbsp;Denver&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City</a>.” Etienne is fresh off a career-resurgence year, where he had 1,107 yards and seven touchdowns. Hence, at just 26 years old, he is also a name to monitor.



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Etienne is an intriguing name given the fact that he is also a good pass-catcher that can help on play-action or screen passes too. While not the fastest back, he is strong and elusive. He is coming off a career-high 545 yards after contact.


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<h2>The Giants also made other moves regarding RBs</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ny-giants-confirm-return-of-key-player-that-could-make-patrick-mahomes-chiefs-smile-ahead-of-free-agency">Giants recently confirmed news that might make the Chiefs smile</a>, bringing back Devin Singletary, as well as the return of Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy. New York had a good rushing offense last year, but it wants a heavy hitter on the backfield.



Whether that’s the right approach or not remains to be seen, but the fact is new head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/john-harbaugh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Harbaugh</a> wants to run the football until kingdom come. Hence, that’s where the Giants’ head’s at. It will be an old-school approach to the offense.

NY Giants will reportedly face competition from NFC East rivals for Kenneth Walker

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Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reid-chiefs-have-to-cross-one-target-off-their-list-as-ny-jets-finally-make-decision-on-breece-hall">Kansas City Chiefs may have to cross New York Jets star Breece Hall off their list</a>, but they’ll still have an attractive alternative in the open market. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Seattle Seahawks are not expected to tag Kenneth Walker III, allowing the running back to hit free agency—where the NY Giants could also step in.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenneth-walker-iii">Walker</a>, who turns 26 in October, is coming off a breakout season that saw him win Super Bowl MVP, having recorded 27 carries for 135 yards in addition to 26 receiving yards during the Seahawks’ 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium.



With the franchise tag value for running backs set at $14.2 million in 2026, tagging Walker would have been too expensive for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks">Seahawks</a>. Other teams, however, will probably be happy to offer him a lucrative deal in free agency.



<h2>Walker would make sense both for Chiefs and NY Giants</h2>



With Hall no longer available, Walker could still provide the upgrade needed in Kansas City’s running back room. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-2026-free-agents-travis-kelce-and-other-stars-running-out-of-contract-in-kansas-city">Chiefs list of free agents</a> includes Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, and Dameon Pierce, so new players are expected to boost the position.



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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/2x-super-bowl-champion-with-andy-reid-patrick-mahomes-expected-to-leave-chiefs-for-another-team-in-2026-free-agency">Pacheco, for instance, is expected to leave Reid and company for another team</a> as his rookie deal expires. The Chiefs, however, might see the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ny-giants-could-stand-in-andy-reid-chiefs-way-in-pursuit-of-two-specific-targets-for-2026">Giants stand in their way</a> with New York also seen as a potential suitor for Walker.


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Even though John Harbaugh will count on a stacked RB room with Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Cam Skattebo, the latter’s injury recovery might lead the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants">Giants</a> to add at the position. And with a player of Walker’s caliber available in March, it would make sense if they at least explore this possibility.



<h2>NY Giants and Chiefs also linked to the same Draft target</h2>



If not, the 2026 NFL Draft in April could also provide an opportunity for the Giants and Chiefs to add at RB. Notre Dame prospect Jeremiyah Love is seen as a strong candidate to be drafted early, but the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ny-giants-may-have-advantage-over-andy-reid-chiefs-in-pursuit-of-coveted-weapon-for-2026">Giants may have a slight advantage over the Chiefs</a>. At No. 5, New York will get to pick before Kansas City, whose turn is at No. 9.



<h2>Super Bowl MVPs who packed the bags</h2>



While watching the Seahawks allowing Walker to explore his options is hard to believe, he wouldn’t be the first player to join another team immediately after winning Super Bowl MVP.



As Schefter notes, Larry Brown, Desmond Howard, and Dexter Jackson are so far the only three players to win Super Bowl MVP and enter the following NFL season with another franchise. We’ll have to wait and see whether Walker becomes the fourth player to join this list, and whether the NY Giants or the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> win the battle to acquire his services.

NY Giants and Chiefs get encouraging news as Seahawks decline to copy NY Jets’ Breece Hall decision with Kenneth Walker III

NY Giants and Chiefs get encouraging news as Seahawks decline to copy NY Jets' Breece Hall decision with Kenneth Walker III - Bolavip US

NY Giants, Chiefs get big news as Seahawks decline to copy Jets' Hall decision with Walker

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> and the Kansas City Chiefs will probably make an effort to upgrade their running back room for the 2026 NFL season. However, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants">New York Giants</a> could be one of their biggest obstacles.



Not only do the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ny-giants-may-have-advantage-over-andy-reid-chiefs-in-pursuit-of-coveted-weapon-for-2026">Giants seem to have an advantage over the Chiefs</a> to get Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they also appear to be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ny-giants-interested-in-super-bowl-mvp-and-top-tier-prospect-as-john-harbaugh-defines-offensive-identity-for-2026-nfl-season">interested in Super Bowl LX MVP</a> Kenneth Walker III—a player seen as a potential target for the Chiefs as well.



Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported on Thursday that Kansas City might emerge as an “interesting suitor” for Walker should the Seattle Seahawks decline to tag him, as many expect.



<h2>Chiefs could be aggressive in pursuit of new RB in 2026</h2>



Even though Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> don’t have a history of making big moves for running backs, it’s been reported that they did attempt to trade for New York Jets star Breece Hall last year.



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This <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-andy-reid-could-launch-aggressive-pursuit-of-star-rb-in-2026">failed attempt leads to the belief that Reid and the Chiefs could be aggressive in 2026</a>. The problem is that, both in the Draft and in free agency, Kansas City might be facing competition from New York.


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Selecting at No. 5 in April, the Giants can leave the Chiefs without Love before it’s Kansas City’s turn at No. 9. That’s why Reid and the front office might need to seize free agency in March, but any important signing will take a lot of creativity due to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs-cap-space-in-2026">Kansas City’s tight cap space</a>.



<h2>Chiefs RB room expected to suffer changes</h2>



Either way, chances are that the RB room at Arrowhead will look different in 2026. While the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-2026-free-agents-travis-kelce-and-other-stars-running-out-of-contract-in-kansas-city">list of Chiefs free agents</a> includes running backs Kareem Hunt and Dameon Pierce, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/2x-super-bowl-champion-with-andy-reid-patrick-mahomes-expected-to-leave-chiefs-for-another-team-in-2026-free-agency">2x Super Bowl champion Isiah Pacheco is also expected to leave for another team</a> in the open market. Only time will tell us how the Chiefs respond to these changes, and if the Giants ultimately prevent Reid and company from getting their priority targets.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Giants</a> know their fortunes might change with the arrival of John Harbaugh. As for the offense, the team is looking closely to the situation of a former Super Bowl MVP, as well, as one of the top prospects in the draft to reinforce the roster ahead of the 2026 NFL season.



According to Connor Hughes of SNYtv, the Giants are monitoring “Seattle’s&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenneth-walker-iii" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kenneth Walker</a>&nbsp;or Notre Dame’s&nbsp;Jeremiyah Love.“ The Giants want to push strongly for free agents, and that includes Walker, who won Super Bowl MVP a month ago. Love is the best RB prospect in the draft, so that would be a hit too for the Giants.



This report may sound surprising. However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/john-harbaugh-has-reportedly-defined-the-ny-giants-offensive-ideology-for-the-2026-nfl-season" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">it aligns with the news that Harbaugh has defined the team’s offensive approach for next season</a>. Still, it’s a confusing matter when you see that the Giants already have Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy on the roster. Especially on the Skattebo side, since he was stellar during his rookie season, though he suffered a gruesome ankle injury.



<h2>Kenneth Walker III might be too tempting</h2>



Not only did Walker win Super Bowl MVP, he also had an incredible campaign and is entering free agency this offseason. He had 1,027 yards with five touchdowns, and that was with him having just 50% of the snaps in 2025. Walker’s elusiveness, speed, and power set him apart as a unicorn running back.



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However, Skattebo had 410 yards and five touchdowns in only five starts last season. Unless Harbaugh wants to use a committee with Walker and Skattebo, there is not room for both backs. Given how strongly Walker ended the season, he will be getting a big paycheck, one that will be to heavy to pay for a guy on a committee.


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<h2>The Giants already had a strong running game</h2>



Since Skattebo didn’t start the season as the RB1 and suffered a season-ending injury, some might think the Giants rushing offense was not great. However, it was. The Giants ranked as the fifth-best rushing offense in 2025, averaging 129.1 yards per game.


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NY Giants reportedly interested in Super Bowl MVP and top-tier prospect

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks">Seattle Seahawks</a> won Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots with a decisive 29-13 victory, asserting dominance throughout the NFL game. Much of the credit went to Kenneth Walker III, who delivered an outstanding performance and was named Super Bowl MVP.



Walker appeared on ESPN’s February 9 segment of NFL Live to reflect on the championship win. When former player and current analyst Ryan Clark asked him what he did after securing the title, Walker surprised him with a simple, heartwarming answer. “Tell me at some point last night, y’all got lit,” Clark asked. “I just chilled with my family,” Walker responded.



Walker had been dominant throughout the championship game, carrying the ball 27 times for 135 yards and catching two passes for 26 yards, helping Seattle control the pace from start to finish.



He had steadily improved over the 2025 season, becoming a key component of the Seahawks’ offense. In the regular season, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenneth-walker-iii">Walker</a> recorded 221 rushes for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns, while also making 31 catches for 282 yards.



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<h2>Kenneth Walker III’s historic achievement</h2>



No running back had been named <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> MVP since Terrell Davis did so in 1998 with the Denver Broncos against the Green Bay Packers — until Walker broke that drought at Super Bowl LX. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/seahawks-rb-kenneth-walker-iii-makes-major-admission-after-being-named-super-bowl-lx-mvp">He also shared his feelings after earning the honor</a>.


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“If I would tell myself as a kid right now, I wouldn’t have guessed that I would be the one to win the MVP,” Walker said, via NFL.com. “So, this is a surreal moment, and it doesn’t happen without the guys in the locker room.”



“Honestly, I feel like I’m just a team player,” Walker added. “I’m not really focused on my personal gains. I just want to make the best impact on my team in the best way possible.” Despite being named <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> MVP, Walker’s dream of scoring a touchdown was cut short by a penalty that nullified his play.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks">Seattle Seahawks</a> cruised to victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Led by a dominant performance on the ground from running back Kenneth Walker III, it was no surprise the 25-year-old—though several NFL fans believed kicker Jason Myers or the defense were more deserving of it—was named the game’s Most Valuable Player (MVP). Now, Seattle is set to make a decision on Walker III.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/seahawks-free-agents-in-2026-rashid-shaheed-kenneth-walker-and-other-players-out-of-contract-after-super-bowl-lx">Seahawks’ pending free agents list</a> is filled with top weapons on Mike Macdonald’s side. However, none poses a sweating decision quite like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenneth-walker-iii">Walker III</a> does. In that regard, the clock will start ticking shortly for the Seahawks to make their decision.



As reported by analyst Field Yates, the window for teams to use their franchise tags will open on February 17. It will close on March 3, giving every <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> organization—including the reigning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> LX champions—a two-week period to negotiate with pending free agents and decide who, if anyone, will receive the franchise tag for one more season. 



Given the league-wide caution toward investing heavily in running backs, Walker III could very well be Seattle’s franchise-tag candidate in 2026. Despite his heroic performance throughout the NFL Playoffs—with Zach Charbonnet sidelined for the season—Walker III may face contract limitations due to the consistently low value the league places on the tailback position.



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<h2>Walker contract situation</h2>



The half-back out of Michigan State completed his fourth season in the league in 2026. With his rookie contract, valued at $8.4 million coming to an end, Walker III is now up for an extension. 


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Considering the success he’s had with Seattle and the solid foundations set in place for the Hawks to chase back-to-back Super Bowls in 2026, there aren’t many reasons to believe Walker III would want to head anywhere else. 



Still, if he ends up in free agency, there’s no way of telling if another team will break the piggy bank for him. After all, Walker III has put the entire league on notice in national television. Walker III proved he is among the best, after being limited throughout the season. When it mattered the most, he was up for the challenge. Now, he has a Super Bowl ring to show for.



<h2>Seattle would love to run it back</h2>



If it were up to him—and even possible in today’s NFL—head coach Macdonald would bring everybody back in a heartbeat. He admitted that after the game, confessing that as much joy as winning Super Bowl LX brought, he wished the season wasn’t over so the group could stay together. The 2025 campaign has been a dream for Seattle, and as it comes to an end, the Seahawks only wish it’s one they don’t have to wake up from.



However, in the NFL, that’s not really possible. In fact, departures have already begun in Seattle. Offensive coordinator <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/seahawks-coach-makes-unexpected-statement-about-future-after-super-bowl-win-vs-patriots">Klint Kubiak made an unexpected announcement after Super Bowl LX</a>, confirming he is headed to an AFC West organization to become an NFL head coach. 



There’s a reason dynasties are hard—and increasingly harder—to come by. Super Bowl–winning rosters are carved up by the rest of the league in free agency, and almost every team finds itself back at square one by the time of the NFL Draft. That’s what makes the NFL so magical: it’s virtually impossible to predict who will win year in and year out. As a result, it becomes easy to sell fans on the promise that “there’s always next year,” even after catastrophic campaigns.

Seahawks face narrow window to make final decision on Super Bowl LX MVP in 2026

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Winning a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Bowl</a> MVP is basically one of the biggest awards a player can win in the NFL. After the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots to become champions, running back Kenneth Walker III was given the acknowledgement. When was the last time a guy of this same skill position earned this honor?



We have to go back to Terrell Davis in 1998, when the Broncos beat the Packers. Despite having John Elway at center, the fact is the Broncos won thanks to Davis. The RB had 30 carries for 157 yards and three touchdowns. In comparison, Elway had a very modest game completing just 12 of his 22 passes for 123 yards and one interception. 



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenneth-walker-iii" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walker</a> ended with 161 scrimmage yards and averaged five yards per carry. He was single-handedly as productive as the rest of the Seahawks. The whole team had 174 total yards without Walker. He was literally the force that guided this team offensively tonight.



<h2>Defense also needs to get big credit</h2>



The defense made Patriots QB Drake Maye have an absolute nightmare. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seahawks</a> won the battle in the trenches, sacking Maye in six different opportunities. They also held the Patriots to 6/15 third-down conversions. Not only that, they caused a fumble and also intercepted Maye twice, one of them being a pick-6.



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Ernest Jones IV had a whopping 11 tackles on the game. Derick Hall forced a fumble, Byron Murphy recovered said fumble. Julian Love got an interception and Uchenna Nwosu provided the pick-6. It was a whole effort by the defense known as the ‘Dark Side‘.



<h2>How many RBs have won Super Bowl MVP?</h2>



Kenneth Walker III is the eighth running back to win Super Bowl MVP honors. He joins an elite list and he did it running intelligently, being patient and exploding outside the tackles. In fact, he had the most rushing yards collected outside the tackles in the last 20 Super Bowls, according to the ESPN Super Bowl broadcast. This is the list of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> star RBs who won Super Bowl MVP:



<ul><li>Larry Csonka – Dolphins – Super Bowl VIII</li><li>Franco Harris – Steelers – Super Bowl IX</li><li>John Riggins – Commanders (then Redskins) – Super Bowl XVII </li><li>Marcus Allen – Raiders – Super Bowl XVIII</li><li>Ottis Anderson – Giants – Super Bowl XXV</li><li>Emmitt Smith – Cowboys – Super Bowl XXVIII</li><li>Terrell Davis – Broncos – Super Bowl XXXII</li><li>Kenneth Walker III – Seahawks – Super Bowl LX</li></ul>

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a> running back Kenneth Walker III was having a stellar first half in Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots. However, he suffered a big blow that might put his appearance in jeopardy.



If he is not available for the Seahawks, it’s key to remember that the other prominent running back of the team, Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL during the Divisional Round. Hence, the next on the depth chart now is George Holani, followed by Cam Akers, and Velus Jones Jr.



Having said that, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenneth-walker-iii" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walker</a> was able to log back into the game quickly. Still, it will be worth monitoring whether he is at 100% to continue. If not, the Seahawks offense might be more passing-oriented. Walker is on pace to go for 200 scrimmage yards in the game.



<h2>Walker odds to be Super Bowl MVP have skyrocketed</h2>



After the first half of the Super Bowl, Walker ended with 100 scrimmage yards, which made him the favorite on the live odds to become the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Bowl</a> MVP. According to Polymarket, Walker’s probability to win the award is 40%. 



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Walker is a powerful runner and a massive back able to truck people. However, he is also incredibly elusive and very hard to tackle. Walker provides the best of both worlds in terms of pure force and incredible speed. 


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<h2>Walker is the only player in the Super Bowl to surpass 90 yards in the first half</h2>



Including quarterbacks from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patriots</a> and Seahawks, the only player that has more than 90 yards in the first hald of the game is none other than Kenneth Walker III. If that is not an indicative of how good a case Walker has to become MVP, then nothing is.

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