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Stephen A. Smith hints Seattle Seahawks ‘held back’ Kenneth Walker amid Kansas City Chiefs success

Stephen A. Smith has been thoroughly impressed by Kenneth Walker’s start with the Kansas City Chiefs. Due to salary cap constraints, the Seattle Seahawks couldn’t hold on to Walker, who left them in free agency and signed with the Chiefs…

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 5:39 AM
Stephen A. Smith hints Seattle Seahawks ‘held back’ Kenneth Walker amid Kansas City Chiefs success
Key Things to Know
  • Kenneth Walker III signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency after leaving the Seattle Seahawks.
  • Stephen A. Smith stated on First Take that Walker was previously held back by sharing touches with Zach Charbonnet.
  • Walker accumulated 290 rushing yards and 79 receiving yards across his first two games with Kansas City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith suggested on First Take that running back Kenneth Walker III was held back during his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks. Walker joined head coach Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency this summer after Seattle faced salary cap constraints, and he has quickly become a primary offensive weapon.

Smith pointed out that Walker previously had to share carries with Zach Charbonnet in Seattle but has now been unleashed. Through his first two games with Kansas City, Walker has recorded 290 rushing yards and 79 receiving yards as a top target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

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