Breaking: Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III Unfollows Seahawks! Where Will He Sign in 2026?
Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III is officially the most sought-after free agent in the 2026 NFL offseason.
If you've been anywhere on NFL Twitter, TikTok, or Instagram today, you already know your timeline is absolutely buzzing. Just weeks after carrying the Seattle Seahawks to a historic Super Bowl LX victory over the New England Patriots, Kenneth Walker III is dominating the news cycle again. But this time, it’s not for his jaw-dropping 135-yard MVP performance.
The 25-year-old superstar running back is set to hit the open market, and the drama is already reaching a boiling point. With the NFL's legal tampering period officially open today, March 9, 2026, the entire league is asking one massive question: Where is Kenneth Walker going?
The Viral Instagram Move & The Awkward Parade Joke
The writing may have been on the wall since the Seahawks' Super Bowl parade. Remember that viral, awkward moment when Seahawks GM John Schneider joked about Walker's contract negotiations on the mic? Walker later took to his Instagram Stories, brushing it off with laughing emojis and stating he never said what the GM claimed.
Fast forward to today, and eagle-eyed fans noticed something huge: Kenneth Walker III has officially unfollowed the Seattle Seahawks on Instagram. In today’s digital NFL era, a move like that speaks volumes. It’s the ultimate sign that a player is ready to secure a massive new contract, even if it means changing zip codes.
The Contract Situation: No Franchise Tag for the MVP
In a shocking business decision, Seattle declined to use the franchise tag on Walker ahead of the March 3 deadline. Passing on the one-year, $14+ million guaranteed tag means Walker is now an unrestricted free agent [1, 3].
NFL Insiders report that Walker's camp is looking to set or match the market ceiling, potentially asking for around $15 million annually [2]. While the Seahawks have the cap space to make it happen, they also have other looming expensive extensions to worry about.
Top Landing Spots for Kenneth Walker III
If Seattle decides not to pay up, several teams are waiting with open checkbooks. Here are the top landing spots currently rumored to be in the mix:
- Las Vegas Raiders: Former Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak just took over the top job in Vegas and would love to bring his Super Bowl MVP running back with him to pair with their offense [4].
- Washington Commanders: Flush with cash and looking to make a massive splash in free agency, Washington could easily meet Walker's $15M/year asking price [2].
- Carolina Panthers: Dave Canales knows Walker well, and the Panthers desperately need an elite playmaker to elevate their running game [4].
- Tennessee Titans & New York Giants: Both teams have been heavily linked to Walker today as they look to completely revamp their backfields for the 2026 season[2, 8].
What’s Next?
With legal tampering officially underway, we could see Kenneth Walker III sign a record-breaking deal at any moment. Will he stay loyal to the 12s, or is he taking his Super Bowl ring and cashing in elsewhere?
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