Overview
- Walker signed a three-year deal in March 2026 reported at about $42.75–$45 million with roughly $28.7 million guaranteed, making him one of the higher‑paid backs by annual salary.
- Seattle let Walker reach unrestricted free agency by not using a franchise or transition tag, and reporting says the Chiefs outbid the Seahawks to land him.
- Walker capped the previous season with a 135-yard rushing performance in Super Bowl LX that earned him Super Bowl MVP and reinforced expectations he can be an immediate impact player.
- He made his Kansas City regular-season debut on Monday night, producing about 45 rushing yards on his first nine carries and adding a short reception in an efficient opening series.
- The Chiefs see Walker as the primary answer to a poor 2025 rushing attack, a move that raises roster and salary-cap pressure but could protect Patrick Mahomes by forcing defenses to respect the run; teams will watch Walker’s health after a short-lived ankle swelling in late August.