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NFL franchise tag season kicks off with seven prime targets for 2026
nfl8 days ago

NFL franchise tag season kicks off with seven prime targets for 2026

NFL teams open the franchise-tag window (through March 3) with a July 15 deadline for long-term deals; the one-year tag (and a rarer transition tag) helps teams retain players, cap space, and hedge against free agency, sometimes as leverage for trades. Judy Battista’s primer highlights seven likely tag candidates in 2026, led by George Pickens ( Cowboys WR) and Daniel Jones (Colts QB), then Kenneth Walker III (Seahawks RB), Odafe Oweh (Chargers LB), Trey Hendrickson (Bengals DE), Kyle Pitts (Falcons TE), and Breece Hall (Jets RB), with the 2026 cap expected north of $300 million per team.

via NFL.com|
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Seahawks likely to skip franchise tag on Kenneth Walker III, signaling a broader free-agent strategy
sports8 days ago

Seahawks likely to skip franchise tag on Kenneth Walker III, signaling a broader free-agent strategy

The Seahawks are unlikely to apply the franchise tag to Kenneth Walker III, opting instead to pursue a longer-term deal and focus on retaining other free agents and extending WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba. A tag would cost about $14.1 million for one year, and Seattle may believe Walker’s market value exceeds what they’re willing to pay. The move signals the team's preference to manage cap space and roster needs ahead of the Scouting Combine.

via NBC Sports|
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Franchise tag window opens as Seahawks eye Kenneth Walker III
nfl8 days ago

Franchise tag window opens as Seahawks eye Kenneth Walker III

The NFL franchise tag window opens February 17, with Kenneth Walker III expected to be among the marquee candidates as teams decide which players to lock down before free agency. The piece explains how the tag blocks a top player from long-term free agency, notes last year’s only two tags as a benchmark, and surveys other potential targets like George Pickens, Kyle Pitts, Jaelan Phillips and Trey Hendrickson, highlighting the ongoing question of whether a running back like Walker is worth a big cap hit in a constrained market.

via NBC Sports|
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JJ Watt backs entire Seattle defense for SB LX MVP after Seahawks win
sports16 days ago

JJ Watt backs entire Seattle defense for SB LX MVP after Seahawks win

After the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, JJ Watt tweeted that the MVP should go to the entire Seattle defense, praising the unit’s elite play, speed and coaching as the key to the win, while Kenneth Walker III earned the official MVP honors for his breakout offensive performance; Seattle’s defense stifled the Patriots for most of the game, making it difficult for New England to mount a late rally.

via 12th Man Rising|
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Five Teams Eye Kenneth Walker III in 2026 Free Agency
sports16 days ago

Five Teams Eye Kenneth Walker III in 2026 Free Agency

Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III enters the 2026 NFL free-agent market as one of the top backs after a 1,309-yard from-scrimmage season and pivotal playoff performances. Bleacher Report identifies five frontrunners—Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, and Washington Commanders—while Seattle is expected to pursue a re-signing. With Spotrac estimating Walker’s value near $8.4 million per year, his decision will hinge on price, cap space, and each team’s backfield plans, though Walker has expressed a preference to stay in Seattle if the deal makes sense.

via Bleacher Report|
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Seahawks Secure Super Bowl LX Glory in 29-13 Win Over Patriots
sports16 days ago

Seahawks Secure Super Bowl LX Glory in 29-13 Win Over Patriots

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX, riding a stifling defense through three quarters and a late Uchenna Nwosu interception return TD. Kenneth Walker III piled up 94 rushing yards in the first half and became the first running back in 28 years to win SB MVP, as Sam Darnold anchored Seattle’s offense after a standout regular season. Fans celebrated across Seattle as the team claimed the franchise’s second NFL title and a parade was planned for downtown.

via Axios|
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Seahawks ride stout defense to SB LX win, Walker III MVP in 29-13 victory
sports17 days ago

Seahawks ride stout defense to SB LX win, Walker III MVP in 29-13 victory

Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium, led by Kenneth Walker III’s 135 rushing yards (and two receptions) as he earned SB MVP. Seattle’s defense harassed Drake Maye all night, and a late defensive TD by Uchenna Nwosu helped put the game away after Seattle built a halftime lead. Jason Myers tied a SB record with five field goals, while Sam Darnold and the Seahawks offense did enough to convert drives, and New England’s offense, hampered by sacks and turnovers, never mounted a true comeback.

via NBC Sports|
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Walker III Sparks Seahawks to Super Bowl LX MVP Victory
sports17 days ago

Walker III Sparks Seahawks to Super Bowl LX MVP Victory

Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards on 27 carries and added 26 yards on two receptions (161 scrimmage) to earn Super Bowl LX MVP as the Seahawks defeated the Patriots 29-13. With Zach Charbonnet out due to ACL injury, the 25-year-old back carried Seattle’s offense, delivering the most rushing yards in a Super Bowl since 1998 and becoming the first RB to win MVP since Terrell Davis, while crediting his O-line and emphasizing team victory over personal glory.

via NFL.com|
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Kenneth Walker III becomes first RB SB MVP since 1997 as Seahawks conquer Patriots
sports17 days ago

Kenneth Walker III becomes first RB SB MVP since 1997 as Seahawks conquer Patriots

Kenneth Walker III rushed 27 times for 135 yards and caught two passes for 26 in Super Bowl LX, leading the Seahawks to a 29-13 win over the Patriots and becoming the first running back to win SB MVP since Terrell Davis in 1997. Seattle’s defense forced three takeaways and six sacks, while kicker Jason Myers set an NFL postseason record with five field goals; a Walker TD run was wiped out by a holding penalty. Walker benefited from Zach Charbonnet’s postseason injury and heads into free agency this offseason with strong momentum.

via NBC Sports|
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Seahawks Surge to 41-6 NFC Divisional Round Win Over 49ers
sports1 month ago

Seahawks Surge to 41-6 NFC Divisional Round Win Over 49ers

Seattle routed San Francisco 49ers 41-6 in the NFC Divisional Round, delivering one of San Francisco’s worst playoff losses. Kenneth Walker III scored three touchdowns, Sam Darnold connected for a TD to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Brock Purdy struggled as Seattle’s defense stifled the Niners’ offense, highlighting a decisive Seahawks performance and fueling postgame reaction across outlets.

via Field Gulls|
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