Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III Focused on Gaming, Not NFL Future

The Seattle Seahawks running back says he's not "stressing" about his unsettled contract situation.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is not focused on his uncertain NFL future with the Seattle Seahawks, telling Us Weekly he's been spending his time playing video games like Nioh 3 and Ghost of Tsushima. Walker, who is set to become a free agent in March, said he's been "pretty chill" about the situation and is instead enjoying non-football hobbies like going to Disneyland with teammate Sam Darnold after their Super Bowl win.

Why it matters

Walker's future with the Seahawks is up in the air, as the team is unlikely to use the franchise or transition tag on him. As a free agent, he could sign with another team or potentially return to Seattle. His relaxed approach to the uncertainty reflects a mature perspective, even as he remains focused on his personal interests and relationships with teammates.

The details

After winning Super Bowl MVP honors, Walker has mostly been spending his time playing single-player video games like Nioh 3 and Elden Ring. He also visited Disneyland with Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, though they didn't enjoy the spinning tea cup ride. Walker praised Darnold as a "genuine person" and "super laid-back" teammate. The running back also discussed his partnership with Oral-B and the importance of maintaining his oral hygiene routine, even during the demanding NFL schedule.

  • On February 8, 2026, Walker was named Super Bowl LX MVP.
  • On February 17, 2026, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Seahawks are unlikely to use the franchise or transition tag on Walker.

The players

Kenneth Walker III

The 25-year-old running back who was named Super Bowl LX MVP after rushing for 135 yards in the Seahawks' victory.

Sam Darnold

The 28-year-old Seahawks quarterback who is Walker's teammate and friend.

Adam Schefter

An ESPN reporter who broke the news that the Seahawks are unlikely to use the franchise or transition tag on Walker.

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What they’re saying

“I've been feeling good, honestly. I've been playing games. I'm not really stressing over it, you know? I've been pretty chill.”

— Kenneth Walker III, Super Bowl MVP (Us Weekly)

“Me and him didn't like the tea cups. I don't like spinning around. We agreed not to get on the tea cups. We thought we were getting on another ride, but they switched it up on us. But it's all good. It was a cool experience. That was my first time ever at Disneyland.”

— Kenneth Walker III, Super Bowl MVP (Us Weekly)

What’s next

NFL free agency opens on March 11, 2026, when Walker will become an unrestricted free agent and able to sign with any team.

The takeaway

Despite the uncertainty surrounding his NFL future, Kenneth Walker III is maintaining a relaxed and focused approach, prioritizing his personal interests and relationships over stressing about his contract situation. His mature perspective could serve him well as he navigates the free agency process and determines the next chapter of his professional career.