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Seahawks Let Kenneth Walker Go
Seahawks shouldn't regret letting Kenneth Walker III walk in free agency.
In brief
Seahawks shouldn't regret letting Kenneth Walker III walk in free agency. Seahawks had no regrets after letting Kenneth Walker III leave for Chiefs. Originally reported by SI.
Seahawks' decision
The Seahawks should have no regrets about letting Kenneth Walker go.
“The Seahawks should have no regrets about letting Kenneth Walker go”
Walker's performance
Kenneth Walker III has racked up a league-high 665 rushing yards with the Chiefs.
“Kenneth Walker III has racked up a league-high 665 rushing yards with the Chiefs”
Seahawks' offense
Seattle's offense has decent numbers but relies too heavily on Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
“The Seahawks have decent offensive numbers (24.7 points per game), but generating production isn’t the problem”
Walker's impact
Walker was Super Bowl LX MVP but didn't always play up to that level.
“Walker is in a good situation in Kansas City, and Seattle had to make tough decisions after getting to the mountain top with a well-balanced roster that got too expensive”
Seahawks' roster
Seattle kept Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and other players with extensions.
“The Seahawks did keep Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, Devon Witherspoon, Leonard Williams and other notable players who recently received extensions”
Shaheed's role
Shaheed is a special-teams weapon but hasn't worked out as a wide receiver.
“Shaheed hasn’t worked out as a wide receiver (14 catches, 162 yards), but he’s a difference-maker on special teams”
Price's injury
Jadarian Price sustained a chest injury and hasn't been available since Week 3.
“It’s not his fault that Walker’s replacement, Price, sustained a chest injury and hasn’t been available since Week 3”
Kubiak's move
Klint Kubiak is now coaching the Raiders after leaving Seahawks.
“Even if Seattle had re-signed Walker, this offense might still struggle because former offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is now coaching the Raiders”
Kubiak's replacement
Brian Fleury replaced Kubiak with a balanced attack.
“That may be an unfair assumption because Kubiak’s replacement, Brian Fleury, had a balanced attack with rookie running back Jadarian Price”
Seahawks' strategy
Seattle opted for a conservative approach with complementary football.
“current coach Mike Macdonald was around when the offense went back and forth between the two backs and opted for a more conservative approach that relied on complementary football”
Daniels' situation
Jayden Daniels has regressed without Kliff Kingsbury.
“Clearly, quarterback Jayden Daniels hasn’t looked the same without his former offensive coordinator”
Commanders' roster
Commanders have a 1-4-1 record with a dire roster.
“The Commanders will probably give Daniels a lucrative extension, but it’s no longer a no-brainer decision”
Daniels' injuries
Daniels has battled two significant elbow injuries in the past year.
“his play has regressed, and he has struggled to stay on the field, battling two significant elbow injuries in the past year”
Daniels' mental lapses
Daniels had mental lapses including killing the clock in Week 5.
“Daniels has had a few mental lapses the past few weeks, including killing the clock that led to the ugly tie with the Giants in Week 5”
Colts' GM
Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon decided to keep GM Chris Ballard.
“Colts controlling owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon after not firing GM Chris Ballard after a seven-game losing streak to end 2025”
Colts' trade
Colts traded two first-round picks for Sauce Gardner.
“Irsay-Gordon signed off on Ballard trading two first-round picks to the Jets for cornerback Sauce Gardner at the trade deadline last season”
What matters most
Seahawks had no regrets after letting Kenneth Walker III leave for Chiefs.
