Overview
- Kansas City’s Andy Reid on Sunday praised new signing Kenneth Walker III as a steady difference-maker and emphasized restoring a strong ground attack after two seasons short on explosive runs.
- Seattle’s Mike Macdonald said Monday he is not worried about replacing Walker, pointing to Zach Charbonnet and Kenny McIntosh rehabbing ACL injuries, George Holani’s late-season help, and the depth signing of Emanuel Wilson.
- Walker left Seattle on a reported three-year deal worth about $43 million with roughly $28.7 million guaranteed after winning Super Bowl LX MVP and posting 417 postseason scrimmage yards.
- With Walker in place, coverage says the Chiefs can use their two first-round picks (Nos. 9 and 30) to target needs such as cornerback, edge rusher, and right tackle after moving on from Trent McDuffie and Jawaan Taylor.
- Seattle has explored veteran insurance, including a reported visit with Najee Harris, and retains flexibility with cap space and the draft as it weighs rehabs and whether to add a lead back or pair for Charbonnet.