Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III was a huge thorn in the New England Patriots‘ side during the title game, and the Seattle Seahawks might lose him in free agency.
On Monday, Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton predicted that Walker will sign with the Houston Texans, keeping him in the AFC.
“The Seattle Seahawks have $61.9 million in cap space,” Moton wrote. “They have the resources to retain Kenneth Walker III after his best season … Yet it’s not a given that the two sides agree on a deal. Walker could receive a strong offer on the open market and be on the move after racking up a career-high 1,309 scrimmage yards.”
“The Houston Texans saw Woody Marks develop into a lead running back over the course of his rookie season, but he averaged just 3.6 yards per carry,” Moton continued. “Joe Mixon missed the entire 2025 campaign because of a foot injury, and head coach DeMeco Ryans is unsure of the 29-year-old running back’s future with the team.”
“Even if the Texans believe Marks can be more efficient in a featured role, they shouldn’t put all their hopes on that panning out,” Moton added. “They need to balance the offense, especially given quarterback C.J. Stroud’s inconsistent play over the last two seasons. In Seattle, Walker fared well sharing the backfield with Zach Charbonnet. He could do the same with Marks to elevate the Texans’ ground game.”
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