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Seahawks watch Walker III dominate for Chiefs
Kenneth Walker III led the NFL in rushing yards Week 1 after Seattle declined to match Kansas City's record contract offer.
In brief
Kenneth Walker III led the NFL in rushing yards Week 1 after Seattle declined to match Kansas City's record contract offer. Walker III signed a record $43.05 million deal with Kansas City after Seattle offered only $10 million per year, and he immediately delivered a 173-yard debut performance. Originally reported by…
Walker leads Week 1 rushing
Kenneth Walker III topped all NFL rushers in Week 1 with 173 yards in his Kansas City Chiefs debut against Denver.
Career high in new uniform
The 173-yard performance surpassed Walker's previous best of 167 yards, which came in his rookie season with Seattle.
Record contract for a running back
Walker signed a three-year, $43.05 million deal with Kansas City, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
Seattle wouldn't match the price
The Seahawks were open to bringing Walker back but only offered around $10 million per year, far short of Kansas City's deal.
Explosive plays sealed the win
Walker's 60-yard touchdown run opened the second half, and he added a reception from Patrick Mahomes to put the game away.
Too early to judge the decision
Kansas City is reaping early benefits, but whether they won the free agency battle will unfold over the full season.
The takeaway
Walker III signed a record $43.05 million deal with Kansas City after Seattle offered only $10 million per year, and he immediately delivered a 173-yard debut performance.
