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For simply the fourth time up to now three a long time, the reigning Super Bowl MVP will seemingly be out there on the open market.
The Seattle Seahawks declined to train the franchise tag for operating again Kenneth Walker III earlier than Thursday’s deadline, in accordance to a number of reports.
NFL groups had till late Tuesday afternoon to apply the franchise tag to eligible gamers whose contracts expire as soon as the brand new league 12 months begins subsequent week. The Seahawks and Walker may nonetheless work out a long-term deal earlier than the free company interval formally opens. If not, Walker would discover the open market.
Larry Brown, Dexter Jackson and Desmond Howard are the one different gamers to attain free company within the weeks instantly after being named Super Bowl MVP.
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Seattle Seahawks operating again Kenneth Walker III (9) runs towards New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) in the course of the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium Feb. 8, 2026. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Seahawks common supervisor John Schneider reacted to a report that one other member of Seattle’s championship offense intends to hit the open market.
Acquired from the Saints in November, Rashid Shaheed had 188 receiving yards in 9 regular-season video games with Seattle.
Schneider took situation with the timing of the information.
“I saw the report yesterday, and I was like, ‘He and his representatives, I think they’ve been testing free agency for over a week now.’ I’m not sure why that was news yesterday,” in accordance to The Athletic.
Seattle Seahawks operating again Kenneth Walker III (9) scores a landing in the course of the fourth quarter towards the San Francisco 49ers in a NFC divisional playoff recreation at Lumen Field Jan. 17, 2026, in Seattle. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
In November, Shaheed expressed optimism about his future with the Seahawks.
“I’m here to stay,” he stated shortly after being traded to Seattle. “So, I’m excited to see if we can figure something out after the season ends. But, yeah, I’m excited.”
While the Seahawks’ protection contained the Patriots in final month’s Super Bowl, Walker powered Seattle’s offense at Levi’s Stadium. He rushed for 135 yards and added 26 receiving yards, changing into the primary operating again in 28 years to earn the coveted Super Bowl MVP trophy.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, left, and operating again Kenneth Walker III have fun after defeating the New England Patriots within the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Boye Mafe, Josh Jobe, Coby Bryant and Riq Woolen are among the many notable Seahawks gamers who determine to enter free company subsequent week.
If Walker turns into out there March 11, he’s anticipated to draw curiosity from a number of NFL groups.
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Should Walker signal elsewhere, the Seahawks may flip to free company for a alternative. Running again Zach Charbonnet, who enters his fourth NFL season in 2026, stays beneath contract subsequent 12 months.
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