Seahawks Remain Confident in Running Back Depth

GM and coach assure fans they have plan to replace Super Bowl MVP

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Seattle Seahawks' front office is assuring fans that they have a plan to address the running back position after the loss of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III. General manager John Schneider and coach Mike Macdonald say they are confident in the team's current running back depth and that the work is far from done in shoring up that part of the roster.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' running game was a key part of their Super Bowl-winning season, so replacing Walker's production will be crucial to their chances of returning to the big game. Fans are understandably concerned about the position, but the team's leadership is expressing optimism that they can find the right pieces to maintain a strong ground attack.

The details

Schneider and Macdonald have told fans not to sleep on the running backs currently on the Seahawks' roster, suggesting they believe the team has the depth to withstand Walker's departure. The Seahawks will likely look to the upcoming draft and free agency to add to their backfield, but they seem confident they can find the right mix of talent to keep their offense humming.

  • The Seahawks won the Super Bowl in the 2025 season.

The players

John Schneider

The general manager of the Seattle Seahawks.

Mike Macdonald

The head coach of the Seattle Seahawks.

Kenneth Walker III

The former Seahawks running back who was the MVP of the team's Super Bowl victory.

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What they’re saying

“I think people are kind of sleeping on the guys we have a little bit”

— John Schneider, General Manager

The takeaway

The Seahawks appear confident they can maintain their strong running game despite the loss of their Super Bowl MVP running back, suggesting they have a plan to address the position through the draft, free agency, and the talent already on their roster.