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Seahawks Set to Elevate Kenneth Walker III’s Workload as Week 12 Outlook Improves

Seattle cites his superior efficiency over Zach Charbonnet to justify more touches.

Overview

  • Walker was added to the Week 12 injury report with a glute issue and listed as questionable after a limited Friday practice.
  • Head coach Mike Macdonald described the designation as precautionary and said Walker should be fine to face the Titans.
  • Macdonald said Walker is earning more opportunities, signaling a shift toward the third-year back receiving a larger share of touches.
  • Walker has 606 rushing yards on 136 carries with 4.5 yards per attempt, outpacing Charbonnet’s efficiency this season.
  • Separate ESPN reporting has raised questions about Walker’s long-term future in Seattle as he approaches free agency in 2026.