Seahawks Opt Against Franchise Tag for Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is not expected to receive the franchise tag from the Seattle Seahawks, positioning him as a top unrestricted free agent. PFF's highest-graded RB for 2025, Walker played all 17 games, rushing 221 times for 1,027 yards and 5 TDs (4.6 YPC), with 31 catches for 282 yards. He earned Super Bowl MVP honors with 135 rushing yards and 26 receiving yards. The Seahawks may struggle to compete with market offers, especially with RB Zach Charbonnet's ACL tear making his Week 1 status uncertain.