Why Seahawks could lose Kenneth Walker III
In the identical ESPN story, Dan Graziano famous Walker is “producing sufficient curiosity to spell the top of his time in Seattle.”
Walker’s worth has skyrocketed after changing into the primary RB since Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer Terrell Davis to win Tremendous Bowl MVP. Throughout Seattle’s 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Tremendous Bowl LX, the 2022 second-round choose ran for 135 yards on 27 carries.
That capped off a profession yr for the RB, who turns 26 on Oct. 20. In 2025, Walker ranked sixteenth within the NFL in speeding yards (1,027) through the common season and had essentially the most speeding yards through the postseason (313).
Spotrac estimates his market value at a four-year deal value $9M yearly, however he might obtain extra after fellow RB Javonte Williams signed a three-year, $24M contract with the Dallas Cowboys. Loads of groups (Denver Broncos, Houston Texans) will likely be prepared to supply him the massive bucks when free company begins on March 11 at 4 p.m. ET.
Montgomery — who turns 29 on June 7 — could be a strong alternative for Walker. The Lions star cut up carries with Gibbs once more final season, however ran for 716 yards on 158 carries and tied for thirteenth within the league in speeding touchdowns (eight).
Can Lions handle with out David Montgomery?
Montgomery leaving Detroit could be a bummer for Gibbs, who has said, “After all I would like David again.”
It is obvious, although, that Gibbs can deal with flying solo. In 2025, he ranked fifth within the NFL in yards from scrimmage (1,839, 1,223 speeding and 616 receiving) and second in TDs (18, 13 speeding and 5 receiving). For his efforts, the 2023 first-round choose earned his third consecutive Professional Bowl nod.
If the Lions do ship the RB elsewhere, they may not be capable to promote Sonic and Knuckles-inspired merchandise of their workforce retailer. That stated, Detroit can take solace in understanding it has a budding star in Gibbs, who could kick it into turbo mode in 2026 if he is not sharing a backfield with Montgomery.
