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Super Bowl MVP Walker Injured After Chiefs Signing
25 Aug
Summary
- Chiefs signed Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III as running back.
- Walker is sidelined with a foot injury shortly after signing.
- He rushed for over 1,000 yards for the Seahawks last season.
The Kansas City Chiefs have secured the services of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III as their featured running back for the upcoming NFL season. This signing addresses a need on the Chiefs' roster following the departures of Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt.
Walker's tenure with the Chiefs has been immediately impacted by a foot injury. He was reported to not practice on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, despite participating in practice the previous day. This suggests the injury is a recent development for the 25-year-old player.
During the 2025 regular season, Walker showcased his talent with the Seattle Seahawks, accumulating 1,027 rushing yards and five touchdowns. He delivered a standout performance in Seattle's Super Bowl win, rushing for a game-high 135 yards. The Chiefs' running back depth behind Walker includes Emari Demercado, Emmett Johnson, and Brashard Smith.
Kansas City is scheduled to face Walker's former team, the Seattle Seahawks, in their preseason finale on Friday, August 28, 2026. Walker has until September 14, 2026, to recover if he is to be ready for the Chiefs' regular-season opener against the Denver Broncos.
