Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to Become Unrestricted Free Agent
The Seattle Seahawks have decided not to place a franchise or transition tag on Kenneth Walker III, the Super Bowl MVP, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. This means that Walker, a 25-year-old running back, will become an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins. Walker's impressive performance in the Super Bowl, where he rushed for 135 yards on 27 carries, contributed to the Seahawks' second championship win.
Born in Memphis, Walker was drafted 41st overall in the 2022 NFL Draft from Michigan State. He played in all 17 regular-season games this past season, accumulating 1,021 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Over his four-year career, Walker has appeared in 58 games, rushing for 3,555 yards and 29 touchdowns.
The deadline for teams to place a tag on a player is 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and the NFL's legal tampering period starts on Monday. This decision by the Seahawks highlights the strategic considerations teams face when managing their rosters and the potential impact on player careers.
