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The Seahawks let Ken Walker walk away. Now, the Chiefs star might be the NFL’s best player

Seahawks let go of star player, now Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III is making a case for NFL's best player

By · Published October 21, 2026  17:32 UTC · Updated October 21, 2026  18:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Seahawks let go of star player, now Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III is making a case for NFL's best player
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The Seattle Seahawks decided to let go of running back Kenneth Walker III. This move has sparked debate among fans and analysts about the team's decision. The Seahawks are now facing Kenneth Walker III as he returns to face his former team with the Kansas City Chiefs. According to The Seattle Times, Walker III is set to return to Seattle to face his former team. The New York Times suggests that Walker III's performance with the Chiefs might make him the NFL's best player. The Chiefs' Kenneth Walker could snap an impressive Seahawks franchise record on Sunday, as reported by the Kansas City Star. The Seahawks' decision to let go of Walker III has been met with mixed reactions. Some argue that the team should have no regrets about letting him go, as stated in Sports Illustrated. Travis Kelce, a Chiefs player, expressed his surprise at Seahawks fans' comments about Walker III, as reported by Yahoo Sports. The situation stands with Kenneth Walker III returning to face his former team and potentially breaking a franchise record.

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What team did the Seahawks let go of Kenneth Walker III to?

The Seahawks let go of Kenneth Walker III, who is now playing for the Kansas City Chiefs

What is Kenneth Walker III's current team?

Kenneth Walker III is currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs

What record might Kenneth Walker III break on Sunday?

The Chiefs' Kenneth Walker could snap an impressive Seahawks franchise record on Sunday

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