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‘Any Team Would Miss His Ability’: Ex-NFL HC Calls Out Seahawks for Letting Kenneth Walker III Leave & Blames Their Downfall on His Exit

Months after lifting the Lombardi Trophy, the Seahawks are searching for answers, and one former head coach thinks he knows where the slide began. Kenneth Walker III was the engine of Seattle’s ground game, a back who turned tough carries…

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Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 3:19 AM

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Former Bills coach Sean McDermott blamed Seattle's struggles on letting running back Kenneth Walker III leave in free agency.
Walker signed a three-year deal worth up to $45 million with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Seattle's running backs have combined for just 539 rushing yards across their first six games.

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Former Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott criticized the Seattle Seahawks for allowing running back Kenneth Walker III to leave in free agency. Speaking on The Rich Eisen Show, McDermott argued that any team would miss Walker's abilities, noting that losing him has made Seattle's offense one-dimensional. Walker signed a three-year contract worth up to $45 million with the Kansas City Chiefs after winning Super Bowl MVP with the Seahawks.

While Seattle has struggled to generate a ground game with Jadarian Price and Emanuel Wilson, Walker has thrived in Kansas City. Walker has amassed 537 rushing yards across four games for the 4-0 Chiefs, averaging 6.2 yards per carry. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid praised Walker's extended impact ahead of an upcoming reunion matchup between Kansas City and Seattle.

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