Kenneth Walker III could benefit from "hotter than usual" market
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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III sure picked the right time to negotiate for a new contract. The Seahawks' stud running back had a postseason for the ages, which was capped off with being named the MVP of Super Bowl LX - the first running back to do so since Terrell Davis in 1998. Walker's rookie contract with Seattle officially concluded shortly after the Super Bowl, leading him down the path of unrestricted free agency.
Walker's journey down this path was accelerated due to the Seahawks declining to franchise tag him, which means when the new league year kicks off on Monday, he will likely find his new NFL home. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler is reporting that the running back market this offseason is "hotter than usual" and Walker could very well be the market-setter for the position.
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When the New York Jets gave their running back, Breece Hall, the franchise tag that was worth $14.3 million, it likely signaled the end of Walker's time in Seattle. With Hall's number set, Walker is widely expected to land himself a new contract to pay him at least $15 million a year.
Fowler is reporting teams interested in Walker's services are the Washington Commanders, New York Giants, and the Tennessee Titans who will look to take a sizable step forward with second-year quarterback Cam Ward.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: NFL Free Agency: Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker in line for big pay day