Kenneth Walker joins Kansas City Chiefs for 2026 season

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Kenneth Walker joins Kansas City Chiefs for 2026 season
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Kenneth Walker has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs after four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. His move occurs following a Super Bowl-winning campaign by the Seahawks, highlighting a significant change in his career trajectory. Walker posted 1,027 rushing yards and 11.3 PPG last season, but will compete with running backs Emari Demercado and Emmett Johnson for touches. Expert consensus ranks him as RB11, with potential for a larger role in Kansas City, particularly in light of Patrick Mahomes' recovery from a knee injury. Draft strategies may consider Walker's early projections as a low-end RB1, depending on overall rankings.

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  • Walker played four seasons with the Seahawks before joining the Chiefs.
  • He had 1,027 rushing yards and 11.3 PPG last season.
  • Walker's fantasy ranking is currently RB11 among his peers.
  • Patrick Mahomes is recovering from a knee injury but expected back by week one.
  • Walker may see increased passing opportunities in Kansas City's offense.
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With Kenneth Walker finding a new home on the Kansas City Chiefs this summer, here’s a look at his 2026 fantasy football value

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