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Kenneth Walker III Says He Knew He’d Leave Seahawks as He Starts Chiefs Pass-Game Work With Mahomes

Kansas City is grooming the Super Bowl MVP for heavier carries with expanded receiving work.

Overview

  • In interviews Tuesday, Walker said he realized during the 2025 season he would not re-sign with Seattle.
  • Walker told Kay Adams he and Patrick Mahomes are already syncing on routes and timing to boost his receiving role.
  • Chiefs GM Brett Veach said he worried other teams would outbid Kansas City after Walker’s playoff surge, and he confirmed Mahomes pushed for the signing.
  • Walker described new OC Eric Bieniemy’s early coaching as intense, with detailed critiques on blocking, fundamentals, and pass-game assignments.
  • The Chiefs signed Walker to a three-year, $43.05 million deal with $28.7 million guaranteed to fix a rushing attack that ranked 25th in 2025.