Overview
- Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport, in a list published Monday, ranked the Chiefs’ signing of Kenneth Walker III No. 2 among the NFL’s worst offseason deals.
- Kansas City committed about $43 million over three years with roughly $28.7 million guaranteed, placing Walker among the league’s highest‑paid running backs.
- Davenport points to a history of nagging injuries and light workloads, noting Walker had never reached 230 carries or 600 snaps in a season and often ceded third downs to Zach Charbonnet in Seattle.
- The Chiefs counter with Walker’s upside, highlighting his Super Bowl LX MVP performance with 135 rushing yards and Andy Reid’s belief that he will produce if he stays healthy.
- The contract’s guarantees tightened the cap and prompted a Patrick Mahomes restructure, so Walker’s availability and role will heavily influence whether Kansas City views the outlay as worthwhile.