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Jaxon Smith-Njigba likes post about Kenneth Walker's departure from Seahawks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Jaxon Smith-Njigba likes post about Kenneth Walker's departure from Seahawks

Summary

Seattle Seahawks rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba has drawn attention for liking an Instagram post regarding Kenneth Walker III's release by the team. The Seahawks have struggled with their running game, as they deal with injuries affecting key players. Walker has excelled with the Kansas City Chiefs, amassing 537 rushing yards in his first four games. Seattle faces Kansas City next, hoping to recover their own running game with Zach Charbonnet's potential return. The situation reflects the challenges the Seahawks face in replacing Walker's contributions.

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Status Watch

•Jaxon Smith-Njigba liked an Instagram post about Kenneth Walker III.
•Seattle's running game has been ineffective in the season's early weeks.
•Kenneth Walker has accumulated 537 rushing yards with the Chiefs.
•Zach Charbonnet may return to action against Kansas City next week.
•Seattle faces criticism for allowing Walker to leave after strong performances.

Latest Updates

12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jaxon Smith-Njigba likes Instagram post about Seahawks’ decision to let Kenneth Walker leave

What they're saying

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The Seattle Seahawks’ running game has been nothing short of a disaster for Mike Macdonald through the opening six weeks of their season. Zach Charbonnet is closing in on a return following his season-ending injury during the playoffs at the start of the year.
— Yahoo Sports

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