Chiefs steal Kenneth Walker III away from Seahawks
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The Seattle Seahawks are saying goodbye to running back Kenneth Walker III, who has agreed to a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs in the league's legal tampering period before the official start of free agency.
After losing two free agents to other teams earlier in the day, the Seahawks kept one in the fold, agreeing to terms with cornerback Josh Jobe.
Here's what Kole Musgrove of Seahawks Wire had to say about star RB Kenneth Walker III, who signed with the Chiefs in free agency.
Kansas City strikes a deal with Seattle’s Super Bowl MVP minutes into the free-agent negotiating period--that actually began 2 weeks ago.
Kenneth Walker was a vital piece of the Seahawks offense last season but he's no longer in the NFC West after landing with the Chiefs.
Cornerback Josh Jobe will be back for the title defense in Seattle.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Monday that star running back Kenneth Walker III agreed to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Walker will get a three-year, $43.05 million contract. Walker confirmed the deal on social media:
The offseason is officially underway for the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Keep up with moves in free agency, coaching changes and NFL Draft picks here.
Kenneth Walker, the reigning Super Bowl MVP is leaving the Seahawks for the Chiefs.
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