Seahawks Navigate RB Transition After Walker's Departure

The Seattle Seahawks, fresh off their Super Bowl 60 victory over the New England Patriots, are navigating a significant transition at running back following the departure of star Kenneth Walker III to free agency. Walker, who earned MVP honors in the 29-13 championship win on February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California, signed a three-year, $43 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, leaving a void in the backfield as the team prepares for the 2026 season.

Head coach Mike Macdonald addressed the situation during the NFL's annual league meetings in Phoenix on Monday, emphasizing a cautious yet optimistic approach to the running back room. "We're not really saying we're running anything back. We're not defending anything. That's just not really our attitude," Macdonald said. "Our goal is to retain as many great players as we can. We love our roster, we love our guys and we're trying to keep that unit together and have that continuity."

The Seahawks' primary options include Zach Charbonnet, who rushed for 730 yards and 12 touchdowns last season before suffering an ACL tear in the playoffs, and Kenny McIntosh, who missed the entire 2025 campaign due to a similar injury. Both...