Chiefs Investment in Kenneth Walker Is Bold But Correct Approach

You didn’t have to be an observant football viewer to know that the Kansas City Chiefs’ rushing attack in 2025 was completely inept, with Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt leading the backfield.
That will not be the case in 2026, as the Chiefs prioritized addressing that issue by signing running back Kenneth Walker III to a three-year, $43.05 million contract, which includes $28.7 million guaranteed. A move of this magnitude was hinted at by General Manager Brett Veach, who spoke on what the biggest area of improvement on the roster was heading into next season while speaking with the media at the NFL Scouting Combine last month.
Veach’s Comments
“Well, I think certainly we want to get more explosive in the running game,