Andy Reid: Kenneth Walker Brings ‘Another Element’ To Chiefs’ Offense

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Seattle Seahawks stiff arms Craig Woodson #31 of the New England Patriots during the second quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Getty Images Fresh off a Super Bowl MVP performance, running back Kenneth Walker III departed the Seattle Seahawks in free agency and signed a three-year, $43.

05 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs with $28. 7 million guaranteed. Kansas City ranked No.

25 in rushing offense last season and signing Walker ensures rushing production will go up substantially in 2026. The Chiefs may have to rely on the running game all the more with quarterback Patrick Mahomes recovering from a torn ACL and his Week 1 status uncertain. Andy Reid On Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker At the NFL Annual League Meeting in Phoenix, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid talked about what Walker brings to the table.

“He adds another element to the offense, another something you can throw at the defense, which is important,” Reid said, per The Athletic’s Jesse Newell . “And he’s legit. He can take it the distance every time he touches the ball.