Source: Fox News
Summary
The Seattle Seahawks declined to exercise the franchise tag for running back Kenneth Walker III, making him a free agent. Walker became the fourth player in three decades to win the Super Bowl MVP award and likely be available on the open market. The Seahawks and Walker can still negotiate a long-term deal before the free agency period opens.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Walker’s dominant performance in the Super Bowl was the highlight of the season, but now he’s headed to the open market.
The Seahawks’ decision to decline the franchise tag was no surprise, given their history of letting key players walk.
Walker’s representatives have been testing the market for over a week, according to Seahawks GM John Schneider.
This move could lead to a predictable game of musical chairs, with Walker drawing interest from multiple teams and the Seahawks scrambling to find a replacement.
Original observation: The result wasn’t surprising by the end, as Walker’s talent and the Seahawks’ financial situation made his departure a foregone conclusion.
