Report: Chiefs sign Super Bowl MVP RB Kenneth Walker III

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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs for a first down as New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones defends during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

By: Sam Hartle

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly signed free agent running back Kenneth Walker III.

Walker recently led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl championship over the New England Patriots.

𝒞𝒽𝒾ℯ𝒻𝓈 𝒦𝒾𝓃𝓰𝒹ℴ𝓂 pic.twitter.com/Eb38Eja3Ms
— 𝒦ℰ𝒩𝒩ℰ𝒯ℋ 𝒲𝒜ℒ𝒦ℰℛ ℐℐℐ🤍 (@Kenneth_Walker9) March 9, 2026

Several media outlets reported the news Monday morning.

Former Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III is signing with the Chiefs, sources tell The Insiders.

A payday and a new home for the Super Bowl MVP on a deal negotiated by @davidcanter and @nessmugrabi of @aurasportsgroup. pic.twitter.com/sbKLBV0Ef3
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 2026

BREAKING: Super Bowl MVP RB Kenneth Walker III intends to sign with the #Chiefs, per multiple sources.

A big time new weapon added for Patrick Mahomes. pic.twitter.com/6HB7NBiw4X
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 9, 2026

Super Bowl MVP RB Kenneth Walker is signing with Kansas City, per source. pic.twitter.com/VvDB9Yna5W
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2026

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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Report: Chiefs sign Super Bowl MVP RB Kenneth Walker III