Seahawks Send Clear Message on Kenneth Walker’s Future as Free Agency Nears

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Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider didn’t dodge the Kenneth Walker question on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. With Walker’s rookie deal nearing its end and free agency looming, Schneider offered the kind of quote that always makes ears perk up in Seattle. There’s also the reality that Seattle has managed Walker’s usage with an eye on both health and the long season. Walker’s Own Words Hint at What He Wants NextThis part matters: Walker isn’t just saying the right things in passing. For now, though, the message is clear: the Seahawks want Kenneth Walker back, and Walker has already signaled the feeling is mutual.