15 HOURS AGO • USATODAY.COM
KENNETH WALKER III #9 - RUNNING BACK - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
542 YDS •
145 ATT •
7 TD
542 YDS
145 ATT
7 TD
Kenneth Walker III injury update and status vs. the Vikings in Week 16 | Dec. 22, 2024 The Seattle Seahawks and Kenneth Walker III, who hasn’t played since Week 13, will take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16 on Sunday at 4:0...
Cleared for return Walker (calf) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Walker returned to full practice participation Thursday and now figures to return to his role as Seattle's lead runner, although it's possible he gets less work than usual, given that it's his first game back from a two-week absence in which Zach Charbonnet filled in more than capably. That said, Walker has been the clear lead runner whenever healthy this season, sometimes getting more snaps than Charbonnet on passing downs as well.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Full participant in return to practice Walker (calf) practiced fully Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact In his first official on-field work since Wednesday, Dec. 4, Walker was uninhibited, while fellow RB Zach Charbonnet (oblique) followed up Wednesday's absence with a limited session one day later. Walker thus seems poised to retake the reins of the Seahawks backfield Sunday against the Vikings. In his 10 appearances this season, he's averaged 18.3 touches for 81.3 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring eight total TDs.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Still not practicing Walker (calf) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Impact Walker is seeking his first practice reps since Wednesday, Dec. 4 as he continues with his recovery from a calf injury that has sidelined him the last two games. Fellow RB Zach Charbonnet also didn't practice Wednesday due to an oblique issue, so Kenny McIntosh currently is the healthiest member of the backfield on the Seahawks' active roster. Practices on Thursday and Friday likely will be telling for who among the trio may be the team's primary runner Sunday versus the Vikings.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Status TBD for Week 16 Coach Mike Macdonald said Walker (calf) had a good workout Monday, but the running back's status remains in limbo, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Impact Walker has missed back-to-back contests due to a calf injury, and he also hasn't practiced since Wednesday, Dec. 4. Macdonald added, "We'll see," regarding Walker's chances to take the field Wednesday, when the Seahawks are slated for their first session of Week 16 prep. Zach Charbonnet has filled in for Walker during his absence, turning 38 touches into 259 yards from scrimmage and three rushing TDs, and even Kenny McIntosh has got some run (12 touches for 54 total yards).
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Officially inactive Sunday Walker (calf) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact Walker hasn't practiced since Wednesday, Dec. 4 due to a lingering calf injury, and considering he was listed as doubtful for Week 15 action, his lack of availability Sunday isn't much of a surprise. He'll turn his focus to getting healthy for next Sunday's matchup with the Vikings while yielding No. 1 RB duties to Zach Charbonnet for a second consecutive contest. Charbonnet netted 193 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs on 29 touches in Week 14 at Arizona, and Kenny McIntosh even tallied nine touches for 45 total yards in reserve.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Listed as doubtful for Sunday Coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that Walker "hasn't practiced yet (this week), so we listed him as doubtful" for Sunday's game against the Packers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' off...
Impact Such a listing indicates Walker is more likely than not to miss a second consecutive contest, but Macdonald noted that the third-year running back has made some progress in his recovery, indicating he may be able to return Week 16 against the Vikings if he's inactive again this weekend. Zach Charbonnet is slated to headline Seattle's backfield in Walker's place Sunday, which resulted in 29 touches for 193 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs in a Week 14 win at Arizona.
DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as doubtful Walker (calf) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Packers, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact With Walker still not practicing and likely missing a second straight game, Zach Charbonnet should get the chance to follow up on last week's 193-yard, two-TD gem at Arizona. Walker's next shot to play would be a Week 16 home game against the Vikings on Dec. 22, followed by a Thursday game at Chicago four days later (Dec. 26).
DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
No practice again Thursday Walker (calf) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact Coach Mike Macdonald relayed to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic on Wednesday that Walker still was day-to-day, and the running back's status for Sunday's game versus the Packers was up in the air. Per Dugar, Walker's lack of practice reps so far this week won't preclude him from playing this weekend if his calf is deemed able to hold up. If Walker is limited or inactive Sunday, though, Zach Charbonnet would garner a second spot start in a row, with Kenny McIntosh also on hand for reps out of the Seahawks backfield.
DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Kenneth Walker III 'Day-To-Day Right Now' And Other Seahawks Injury Updates Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald provided an update Wednesday on running back Kenneth Walker III.
DECEMBER 12 • SEAHAWKS.COM
Considered 'day-to-day' Coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday that Walker is day-to-day, but his status is to be determined for Sunday's game against the Packers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports...
Impact Walker underwent testing on his calf injury earlier this week, but Macdonald relayed that the running back doesn't require further evaluation, and his injury isn't a long-term issue, per Brady Henderson of ESPN.com\. Macdonald also told Dugar that Walker doesn't need to practice in order to play Week 15, so even if he goes down as a DNP through Friday's practice, he won't necessarily be in danger of sitting out Sunday. Zach Charbonnet filled in for Walker this past weekend en route to 29 touches for 193 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs.
DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Getting tests on calf injury Coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that the Seahawks are getting tests done on Walker's calf injury and may know more about his status in the next few days, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13...
Impact Macdonald added that Walker no longer is dealing with the ankle issue that, along with the calf concern, capped him to one limited session last week and kept him out of Sunday's win at Arizona. The Seahawks will post their first practice report of Week 15 prep Wednesday, at which point his activity level may be telling for his chances to return to action this coming Sunday against the Packers. In Walker's absence Week 14, Zach Charbonnet handled an 80 percent snap share and racked up 29 touches for 193 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs, while Kenny McIntosh earned 23 percent of snaps en route to nine touches for 45 total yards.
DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh Get Run Game Going Despite No Kenneth Walker III The Seahawks were able to put together their best game running the ball, despite not having Kenneth Walker III on Sunday.
DECEMBER 9 • SEAHAWKS.COM
Could return for Week 15 Walker, who has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 14 game against Arizona due to an ankle injury and a calf issue, did not suffer a setback this week and could return to action next...
Impact Walker went from a limited practice Wednesday to DNPs on Thursday and Friday, but Schefter suggests that the downturn in participation wasn't the result of a setback. While Walker won't be able to take the field in Sunday's clash with the Cardinals that has huge implications on the NFC playoff picture, the third-year running back appears to have a chance of returning to action for another critical contest next Sunday against the Packers. With Walker out for this week, Zach Charbonnet will likely lead Seattle's backfield, with Kenny McIntosh and George Holani working behind him.
DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Kenneth Walker III ruled out for Seahawks heading into crucial NFC West game vs. Cardinals
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has been ruled out for Sunday’s crucial NFC West matchup against the Arizona Cardinals because of ankle and calf injuriesDECEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seahawks will be without RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) vs. Cardinals The Seattle Seahawks ruled out leading rusher Kenneth Walker III from Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a calf injury.Walke...
DECEMBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Seahawks Provide Massive Injury Update on Kenneth Walker III Seattle has given a big update on running back Kenneth Walker III.
DECEMBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Unavailable Sunday Walker (ankle/calf) has been downgraded to out and will not play Sunday against the Cardinals.
Impact In what could be a critical game for the NFC West title, the Seahawks will be without their best running back. Head coach Mike Macdonald didn't seem all that optimistic Walker would play when asked about his status earlier this week, but with the 1,000-yard rusher now out, Zach Charbonnet will need to absorb a major bump in work in his stead. Charbonnet recorded 32 carries for 129 yards and three touchdowns to go along with eight receptions for 46 yards in his previous two games as a starter back in Weeks 2 and 3, so fantasy managers can assume the second-year back will see close to a similar workload come Sunday.
DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Is Kenneth Walker playing this week? Injury update, fantasy outlook for Seahwawks' RB ahead of Week 14 vs. Cardinals | Sporting News Canada Will Kenneth Walker be able to take the field this week against the Cardinals?
DECEMBER 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Considered uncertain for Sunday Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that he isn't sure if Walker (ankle/calf) will play Sunday at Arizona, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Impact Macdonald said "I just don't know right now" when a reporter asked him Friday afternoon "which side of questionable" the running back falls on. In other words, Walker is genuinely questionable and not just listed as such to create confusion for the opponent or protect against an unlikely late setback. He handled his normal workload in last week's 26-21 win over the Jets but apparently came out of the game with new injuries to his calf and ankle, potentially opening the door for Zach Charbonnet to take over the lead backfield role Week 14. A late-afternoon kickoff (4:05 p.m. ET) is suboptimal for fantasy managers in the event Walker comes down to a game-time decision.
DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Walker (ankle/calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Arizona, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Impact More information should be available after the Seahawks finish Friday's practice and coach Mike Macdonald speaks to the media. Walker was a limited practice participant Wednesday and a non-participant Thursday, with the downgrade leading to concern about his availability for a key NFC West matchup. Fellow Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet took on huge workloads earlier this season when Walker missed a couple games with a groin/abdomen injury.
DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
DNP on Thursday Walker (ankle/calf) didn't take part in practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact One day removed from being limited due to ankle and calf injuries Wednesday, Walker was held out of drills entirely as a result of the new health concerns. There's been no indication, one way or another, if he's in danger of missing Sunday's contest at Arizona. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Walker heads into the weekend with a designation for Week 14 action. Zach Charbonnet would take on more work if Walker is inhibited or sidelined.
DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with new health concerns Walker was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to ankle and calf injuries, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact Walker previous dealt with an oblique issue and an illness this season, so the health concerns that are impacting his reps to begin Week 14 prep are new ones. In the 10 games in which he's been active this season, he's earned a 60 percent snap share eight times, and he's averaged 19.3 touches for 84.4 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring six TDs in those contests. How Walker fares in practice Thursday and Friday likely will determine whether he'll continue to be the 1A in the Seahawks backfield over Zach Charbonnet for Sunday's game in Arizona.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
32 NFL observations after Week 13: Kenneth Walker III and James Conner have proven to be tough to tackle Khaled Elsayed provides 32 observations based on the NFL's Week 13 festivities.
DECEMBER 4 • PFF.COM
Bottled up in win over Jets Walker rushed 16 times for 49 yards while catching two of three targets for minus-3 yards in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jets.
Impact Walker had just 16 rushing yards on seven first-half carries while Zach Charbonnet got 18 yards on only two rushing attempts. The lead back then had a 27-yard run called back on a holding penalty on Seattle's first offensive play of the third quarter and was stuffed from the 1-yard line later in the third quarter during a string of seven consecutive plays inside the 5-yard line that wound up being a turnover on downs. Walker ended up with a 16-4 edge in rushing attempts over Charbonnet, but the backup scored the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter. Having handled at least 16 touches in all but two of his 10 appearances this season, Walker should get ample opportunities to bounce back from this disappointing outing in Week 14 against the Cardinals.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
