Kenneth Walker III could enter rare company if he departs the Seattle Seahawks in free agency following his Super Bowl MVP campaign.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Seattle is not expected to use the franchise tag on Walker, positioning him to become an unrestricted free agent when the new league year opens. Schefter noted that Walker could join an exclusive group of players if he signs elsewhere.
“With Kenneth Walker not expected to be tagged, there’s a chance he could become just the fourth player to win Super Bowl MVP and begin the following season with a different team.
The other three:
Larry Brown
Desmond Howard
Dexter Jackson”
Walker, 25, earned Super Bowl LX MVP honors after rushing for 135 yards on 27 carries and adding two receptions for 26 yards in Seattle’s 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots. His performance controlled the tempo and anchored the Seahawks’ offensive approach in the championship game.
Seahawks star Kenneth Walker III could join rare Super Bowl MVP free agency club
If Walker leaves, he would follow a rare historical path. Larry Brown won Super Bowl XXX MVP with the Dallas Cowboys before joining the Oakland Raiders the following season. Desmond Howard earned Super Bowl XXXI MVP honors with the Green Bay Packers before signing with the Raiders the next year. Dexter Jackson captured Super Bowl XXXVII MVP with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and later signed with the Arizona Cardinals.
Super Bowl MVP winners often remain with their championship teams, making Walker’s potential free agency notable. Seattle now faces a pivotal offseason decision as it attempts to sustain momentum following its second Lombardi Trophy.
Walker’s postseason performance elevated his market value, and his combination of vision, burst and durability could attract significant interest across the league. Whether Seattle ultimately retains him or allows him to test the market, the outcome could shape the franchise’s offensive identity moving forward.
If he departs, Walker would not only headline the free-agent class but also join one of the NFL’s most exclusive post-championship lists.
