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Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid says the team is retooling after a down 2025 season, with Mahomes’ knee rehab progressing but no firm Week 1 timeline; KC added backup QB Justin Fields and RB Kenneth Walker III, traded away some corners to rebuild the secondary, and expects to use the draft to fill remaining gaps as they aim to rebound in 2026.
Running back Emanuel Wilson agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $2.1 million with the Seattle Seahawks after Green Bay did not tender him as a restricted free agent, giving Seattle backfield depth after Kenneth Walker III left for Kansas City and with Zach Charbonnet recovering from an injury. Wilson has appeared in 41 regular-season games for Green Bay over three seasons, with 1,083 rushing yards on 242 carries and seven touchdowns, plus 16 playoff carries for 45 yards; in 2025 he had a 107-yard game and an 82-yard game.
Opening day of 2026 free agency delivered a mix of smart upgrades and bold gambles: Kansas City added Kenneth Walker III to energize its offense, Buffalo acquired DJ Moore to boost its downfield attack, and the Rams traded for Trent McDuffie and extended him to fortify the secondary; the Dolphins signed Malik Willis as a high‑upside quarterback option, the Raiders handed Tyler Linderbaum a jaw‑dropping center contract, and Atlanta brought in Tua Tagovailoa on a low‑risk one‑year deal while Carolina committed big money to Jaelan Phillips; Cincinnati added Bryan Cook to shore up the back end, and Indianapolis re-signed Alec Pierce as roster reshaping continues.
Five free-agent signings are highlighted for their strong schematic fit: Malik Willis to the Dolphins at QB with a move-friendly system, Kenneth Walker III to the Chiefs to boost outside-zone runs, Mike Evans to the 49ers to sharpen middle-field throws, Wan'Dale Robinson to the Titans as a reliable third-down weapon, and Tyler Linderbaum to the Raiders as a top center to anchor outside-zone blocks and pass protection.
Seattle Seahawks lose Kenneth Walker III to the Kansas City Chiefs on a reported $15 million/year deal, creating a backfield hole for next season. Richard Sherman defends Seattle’s cap-driven decisions, arguing the team can’t keep all top free agents like Walker, Witherspoon, and JSN due to future salaries, so they must adjust and find a new running back while continuing to pay their young stars.
Free agency day one featured the Raiders signing Tyler Linderbaum to a 3-year, $81 million deal—the richest center contract ever—signaling a major line overhaul under Klint Kubiak; Indianapolis pivoted by trading Michael Pittman Jr. for Alec Pierce, while the Chiefs added Kenneth Walker III and Khyiris Tonga. Tennessee kicked off a busy stretch with multiple signings, and other notable moves included Jaelan Phillips’ $120 million deal with the Panthers and Rashid Shaheed’s return to Seattle, with ongoing chatter around Devin Lloyd and potential A.J. Brown trades.
A live NFL free-agent tracker centered on the Chiefs, updating with KC moves (Kelce re-signing and new signings like Tonga and Walker III) while aggregating hundreds of league-wide deals, trades, and extensions as free agency unfolds.
Kenneth Walker III signs a three-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs worth up to $45 million, including $28.7 million guaranteed, after a postseason that featured 417 scrimmage yards and a 161-yard Super Bowl MVP performance, adding big-play ability to KC's running game.
As NFL free agency opens, the Kansas City Chiefs cut Danna and Jawaan Taylor to save cap space, trade All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Rams for four draft picks, and reportedly land Kenneth Walker III while Travis Kelce is set to return. Teammate Jaylen Watson is also headed to L.A., with Khyiris Tonga set to sign and Bryan Cook leaving for Cincinnati, signaling a major 2026 roster shakeup around a Walker-Kelce core.
The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly agreed to sign Kenneth Walker III, the Super Bowl MVP, to a three-year contract worth up to $45 million with $28.7 million guaranteed, marking the franchise’s biggest investment at running back since 2020. Walker, 25, rushed for 1,050 yards with Seattle as a rookie and totaled 1,299 yards (plus 313 rushing yards in the postseason) in 2025, despite injuries that tempered his production. His arrival signals a major free-agent swing for KC as they reshape their backfield.
With about $14.28M in cap space, the Giants are unlikely to outbid for pending free agents Tyler Linderbaum and Kenneth Walker III, both expected to command top-dollar contracts; the team may pivot to other options and names like Travis Etienne or Jamel Dean while prioritizing interior line, cornerback, and linebacker needs.
Multiple NFL teams, including the Seattle Seahawks, are hesitant to sign Kenneth Walker III at an estimated $15 million per year, as the top running back market heats up. While Giants, Titans, and Commanders show interest, price and cap considerations may deter offers, leaving Seattle to balance re-signing Walker with other extensions and budget concerns. Walker’s free-agent status could shape the Seahawks’ plans for the offseason and draft.
Seattle heads into the 2026 free agency period with about $58 million in cap space, a legal tampering window starting March 9 and the league year beginning March 11. The Field Gulls tracker highlights key decisions on stars like Kenneth Walker III and Rashid Shaheed, potential moves for defensive backs such as Riq Woolen, Josh Jobe, and Coby Bryant, and a list of retained, tendered, and departing players as Seattle reshapes its roster.
Seattle sticks to its patient free-agent approach for 2026, weighing targets, trades, and the draft to replace Walker III, bolster the pass rush, and add receiver depth as the league year approaches.
Kenneth Walker III hits free agency after Seattle declined to tag him, and six NFL teams emerge as potential destinations for 2026—Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Washington Commanders, and Minnesota Vikings—each with different cap space and roster needs. Walker is projected to command around $9 million per year, with Panthers and Broncos in solid cap positions, Commanders and Vikings offering large budgets but varying rosters, and Raiders offering a familiar coaching connection; the landing spot will hinge on fit, scheme, and the ability to form a productive backfield pairing.