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Chiefs Land Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker on 3-Year Deal
The $45 million contract brings the former Seahawks running back to Kansas City.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, a former Seattle Seahawks running back. The deal includes $28.7 million in guaranteed money and will help bolster the Chiefs' backfield after the departures of Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco.
Why it matters
The addition of Walker, who had a standout playoff run capped by a Super Bowl MVP performance, is a major offseason move for the Chiefs as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 6-11 season. Walker's arrival fills a key need in the Chiefs' offense and provides them with a proven playmaker at running back.
The details
Under the terms of the contract, Walker will receive $43.05 million in base value over the three-year deal, with $28.7 million guaranteed. The Chiefs were in need of a top running back after Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco, their top two rushers last season, both became free agents. Walker, a second-round pick in 2022, had 1,027 yards and 5 touchdowns for the Seahawks last season, and was even better in the playoffs, rushing for 116 yards and 3 touchdowns against the 49ers, another touchdown against the Rams, and 135 yards in the Super Bowl win over the Patriots.
- The deal was agreed to on March 9, 2026.
- Walker was the Super Bowl MVP following the 2025 season.
The players
Kenneth Walker
A former second-round draft pick of the Seattle Seahawks, Walker was the Super Bowl MVP after the 2025 season.
Kareem Hunt
The Chiefs' top running back in 2022, Hunt is now a free agent.
Isiah Pacheco
The Chiefs' second-leading rusher in 2022, Pacheco is also a free agent.
Patrick Mahomes
The Chiefs' star quarterback, who missed the final three games of the 2022 season with a torn knee ligament.
What’s next
The Chiefs will look to finalize a contract extension with four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce as they continue to build their roster for the 2026 season.
The takeaway
The Chiefs have made a significant investment in their backfield by signing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker to a lucrative three-year deal. This move addresses a key need and provides the team with a proven playmaker to complement their star quarterback Patrick Mahomes as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2022 campaign.
