The Seattle Seahawks are back on the NFL’s biggest stage, suiting up for Super Bowl 60. But no matter how the final score shakes out, the front office has a pivotal offseason ahead. A number of key contributors are set to hit free agency, and among them is one of the team’s most dynamic offensive weapons: Kenneth Walker III.
Now in his fourth season, Walker has become a familiar face in Seattle - and it sounds like he’s not ready to leave. Speaking recently about his future, Walker made it clear where his heart is.
“I've been here for four years,” he said. “So you know I've gotten to know a lot of stuff about Seattle, and you know a lot of the city, and I feel like they feel good about me as well. So if it was my choice, though, I'd definitely stay.”
That’s the kind of message Seahawks fans were hoping to hear. Walker isn’t just open to a return - he wants one. And with the team facing uncertainty at the position, his words carry even more weight.
Zach Charbonnet, Seattle’s promising second-year back, is sidelined with a torn ACL. That injury has left a significant hole in the rotation, and it’s one that Walker has stepped up to fill in a big way during this postseason run.
With free agency looming, the Seahawks will have to decide whether to invest in a known commodity or test the waters with another back like Travis Etienne Jr. or Breece Hall. But based on production and fit, re-signing Walker might be the simplest - and smartest - move.
Over the past four seasons, Walker has been consistently productive. He’s racked up 3,555 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns in that span, including 1,027 yards and five scores this year alone. But it’s what he’s done in the playoffs that really stands out.
With Charbonnet out, Walker has taken on a heavier load and delivered. In two playoff games - against the 49ers and Rams - he’s carried the ball 38 times for 178 yards and found the end zone four times. That’s the kind of postseason production that turns heads.
And it’s not just on the ground where he’s making an impact. Walker has caught all seven of his targets for 78 yards during this playoff stretch, showing off a versatility that could be a difference-maker in the Super Bowl. If Seattle wants to keep defenses honest, especially against a tough opponent on the biggest stage, Walker’s ability to catch out of the backfield could be a key wrinkle in the offensive game plan.
The Seahawks have some tough calls to make this offseason, but this one might be more straightforward than it seems. Kenneth Walker III has proven he can carry the load, deliver in big moments, and contribute in multiple phases of the game. And perhaps most importantly - he wants to stay.
That’s not just good news for Seattle. That’s the kind of foundation you build around.