Seattle Seahawks running back is entering the final year of his rookie deal, and one NFL analyst believes the team might look to trade him for whatever value they can get. Drafted in the second round in 2022 out of Michigan State, he had an impressive rookie season with 1,050 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 228 carries. However, he hasn’t been able to replicate that success, managing just 573 yards and seven touchdowns on 153 attempts in 11 games last season. With free agency approaching in 2026, Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay suggests the Seahawks may be ready to move on and prioritize younger backs.
Kay’s reasoning is understandable. Zach Charbonnet, another second-round pick, performed well while filling in for Walker last season and is expected to take over as the starter. The team also has promising depth with Kenny McIntosh and rookie Damien Martinez, a seventh-round pick who many projected to go much earlier. Given Seattle’s solid backfield depth, it wouldn’t be surprising if other teams showed interest in acquiring Kenneth Walker.
Bleacher Report Suggests Kenneth Walker Could Be on the Trade Block — Here Are Potential Landing Spots
Dallas Cowboys
With one of the weakest running back rooms in the NFL, the Cowboys are likely to appear in any conversation about acquiring backfield help. Current options like Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders have struggled with previous teams, and rookie Jaydon Blue, a fifth-round pick, isn’t expected to be a starter just yet. Kenneth Walker would instantly become the top talent in this group, and with a stronger offensive line and steadier passing game in Dallas, he could flourish.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs currently plan to move forward with veterans Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt, both of whom were serviceable last season but no longer standout performers. Kenneth Walker offers more upside, bringing dual-threat ability as both a runner and receiver. His skill set would be an ideal match for Andy Reid’s offense, which has lacked a true all-purpose back since Hunt’s early days with the team.
Cincinnati Bengals
Chase Brown led the Bengals’ backfield admirably last season, but his long-term durability is a concern given his past role as more of a complementary piece. Adding Walker would give Cincinnati a valuable one-two punch, allowing them to share touches and keep both backs healthy over a 17-game schedule and into the postseason.
New Orleans Saints
While Alvin Kamara is still the lead back in New Orleans, he’s not getting any younger. With only sixth-round pick Devin Neal added in the draft, the Saints may lack a clear successor. In what could be a rebuilding year, acquiring Walker with a late-round pick would give New Orleans a chance to evaluate him as a potential long-term option in the backfield.