Seahawks Urged to Re-sign Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker

The top offseason priority for the Seahawks is about as obvious as it can get.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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After winning Super Bowl 60, the Seattle Seahawks have a lot of work to do this offseason, including re-signing several key free agents. However, CBS Sports' Zachary Pereles urges the Seahawks to make re-signing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker their top priority, noting that no Super Bowl MVP has played for a different team the next season in over two decades.

Why it matters

Kenneth Walker was instrumental in the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory, and re-signing him would ensure the team retains its star player and Super Bowl MVP. Failing to re-sign Walker could be a major setback for the Seahawks as they look to build on their championship season.

The details

Walker, 25, put together a tremendous postseason for the Seahawks, rushing for 313 yards and 4 touchdowns while also adding 104 receiving yards on 9 receptions across 3 playoff games. His Super Bowl MVP performance cemented his status as a franchise legend in Seattle. With fellow running back Zach Charbonnet coming off a torn ACL, the Seahawks should make re-signing Walker a top priority this offseason.

  • The Seahawks won Super Bowl 60 in February 2026.

The players

Kenneth Walker III

The Seahawks' Super Bowl MVP running back who is set to hit free agency this offseason.

John Schneider

The Seattle Seahawks' general manager who will be tasked with re-signing key free agents this offseason.

Zach Charbonnet

A Seahawks running back who is recovering from a torn ACL, making re-signing Kenneth Walker an even higher priority.

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What they’re saying

“Kenneth Walker III was the Super Bowl MVP, putting the icing on a tremendous postseason. No Super Bowl MVP has played for a different team the next season in over two decades. With Zach Charbonnet coming off a torn ACL, the Seahawks should make Walker, 25, a priority.”

— Zachary Pereles, CBS Sports Writer (CBS Sports)

What’s next

The Seahawks will need to work quickly to re-sign Kenneth Walker III before the start of free agency in order to retain their Super Bowl MVP and ensure he remains with the team for the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Re-signing Kenneth Walker III should be the Seahawks' top offseason priority after his dominant Super Bowl MVP performance. Keeping their star running back will be crucial for the team as they look to build on their championship season and defend their title in 2026.