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Kenneth Walker III free agency

The Seahawks should franchise tag Kenneth Walker III and that's it

Seaside Joe
Feb 20, 2026
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There’s a clear logic to placing the franchise tag on a running back because if you love the player but you fear the threat of a devastating injury then you’re paying for exactly one more year of service. In 2023, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard all received the franchise tag, presumably proving that this is the way for teams to go. Except…

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