Seahawks Urged to Pursue Trade for $67 Million RB to Replace Kenneth Walker

CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo argued the Seattle Seahawks should acquire New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara to replace Kenneth Walker.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks are in need of a running back after reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III agreed to a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo has suggested the Seahawks should consider acquiring veteran running back Alvin Kamara from the New Orleans Saints, who are expected to sign Travis Etienne to a lucrative contract.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' running game was a key part of their Super Bowl-winning season, and they will need to find a suitable replacement for Walker. Kamara, a dual-threat back with over 7,000 rushing yards and 4,900 receiving yards in his career, could be an ideal fit to bolster the Seahawks' offense.

The details

DeArdo noted that with Zach Charbonnet expected to miss a significant portion of the 2026 season due to a torn ACL, the Seahawks are in dire need of a running back. Kamara, a punishing runner, could be a target for the Seahawks after the Saints' agreement with Travis Etienne. Kamara has earned $67.48 million over his nine-year career and has been a consistent dual-threat option.

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The players

Alvin Kamara

A veteran running back for the New Orleans Saints who has been a dual threat throughout his career, with 7,250 rushing yards and 4,948 receiving yards, as well as 86 total touchdowns over nine seasons.

Kenneth Walker III

The reigning Super Bowl MVP for the Seattle Seahawks, who has agreed to a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Zach Charbonnet

A running back for the Seattle Seahawks who is expected to miss a significant portion of the 2026 season due to a torn ACL.

Travis Etienne

A running back who the New Orleans Saints plan to sign to a 4-year, $52 million contract.

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What they’re saying

“The defending champions have a pretty big opening at running back after reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III agreed to a hefty new deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.”

— Bryan DeArdo, CBS Sports (CBS Sports)

“Kamara is nothing like Walker, but with Zach Charbonnet expected to miss a good portion of the 2026 season recovering from his torn ACL, the Seahawks are in dire need. A punishing runner, Charbonnet led the Seahawks in rushing touchdowns in 2025 but missed the Super Bowl after sustaining an injury during Seattle's win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC divisional round.”

— Bryan DeArdo, CBS Sports (CBS Sports)

What’s next

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The takeaway

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