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The Seattle “might not pursue a legitimate Kenneth Walker III replacement this offseason,” because they already have one.<\/p>\n
Heading into the 2026-27 Seattle Seahawks<\/a> season, one of the bigger gaps in the team\u2019s lineup is the running back position, since they had to let Super Bowl MVP-winning\u00a0running back Kenneth Walker III<\/a> walk in free agency.<\/p>\n Walker will be difficult, but not impossible, to replace. The Michigan State University product ended the season with a massive 221 carries for 1,027 rushing yards and five touchdowns, according to NFL research<\/a>, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. He also started in all 17 games and helped the Seahawks win the Super Bowl. That\u2019s why he was named\u00a0Super Bowl LX MVP<\/a>, after all.<\/p>\n But, the Seahawks just couldn\u2019t, or wouldn\u2019t, pay him, so Walker, well, walked and went to the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>. It helps that he\u2019s not in the same division or conference as the Seahawks, but it still stings, kind of like seeing an ex with someone else.<\/p>\n Now, though, it\u2019s possible the Seattle Seahawks already have their running back room set for the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n Former Seattle Seahawks Running Back Kenneth Walker III May Already Be Replaced in 2026-27 Lineup<\/p>\n In a Wednesday, March 18 feature for ESPN<\/a>, the outlet\u2019s experts discuss the current state of the NFL<\/a>, including for the Seahawks. When it comes to the team\u2019s running back roster, they hint at the team already believing they have what they need to be successful next season, without bringing on new blood.<\/p>\n In the piece, Brady Henderson says that as Zach Charbonnet recovers from his injury, the Seattle Seahawks are confident that George Holani, who\u2019s already on the roster, can really step it up in 2026 and make things happen.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Seahawks believe George Holani is capable of being the No. 2 running back,\u201d Henderson states in the feature, adding that they \u201cstill need to replace Walker\u2019s explosiveness. But don\u2019t discount Holani\u2019s ability to factor into their backfield mix after he performed well in the No. 2 role in the playoffs once Charbonnet went down.\u201d<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks \u2018Might Not Pursue a Legitimate Walker Replacement This Offseason\u2019<\/p>\n Then, Matt Sullivan of the Sporting News<\/a> takes it a step further and says that Holani, even if he\u2019s not a direct Walker replacement, may be what the team needs.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile the Seahawks don\u2019t explicitly view Holani as a 100% replacement for Walker,\u201d Sullivan states, \u201cthere is enough belief in him that they might not pursue a legitimate Walker replacement this offseason.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe Seahawks believe George Holani is capable of being the No. 2 running back,\u201d Henderson writes. \u201c\u2026 They still need to replace Walker\u2019s explosiveness. But don\u2019t discount Holani\u2019s ability to factor into their backfield mix after he performed well in the No. 2 role in the playoffs once Charbonnet went down.\u201d<\/p>\n He adds, \u201cWhile he might not be the complete Walker replacement, Holani, along with Wilson and Charbonnet, once he\u2019s healthy, the Seahawks might have their running back room set for 2026 already.\u201d<\/p>\n As for the numbers and statistics, Holani, 26, has been with Seattle for two seasons. According to NFL research<\/a>, he ran the ball 22 times for 73 yards and one touchdown during the 2025-26 season, catching two passes for 15 yards in the regular season. When Charbonnet has his torn ACL, Holani took on a larger role and delivered.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tAnne Erickson<\/strong><\/a> is an award-winning reporter for Heavy Sports covering the NFL, NBA and college football. Anne Erickson has years of experience covering the NFL and additional sports, and her work has been published via ESPN, Fox Sports and more. She has interviewed some of the biggest names in sports, including Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Erickson also hosts several podcasts and is a Detroit-based radio host. 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