KENNETH WALKER III NEWS

Waiver wire live updates The Week 6 waiver wire is going to be a peculiar experience: While there aren't a ton of available "YOU NEED TO ADD HIM!" types (Kenneth Wal...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pete Carroll Wants Kenneth Walker III To "Maximize Every Opportunity" Head Coach Pete Carroll met with the media on Monday after evaluating the Week 5 game to discuss the injury to Rashaad Penny, Kenneth Walker...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Set for starting gig Walker is primed to step into Seattle's primary running back role with Rashaad Penny (lower leg) done for the season, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker will get a chance to lead the Seahawks' backfield with Penny set for season-ending surgery to address a broken fibula. The rookie second-round pick had eight carries for 88 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 39-32 loss to the Saints, highlighted by a 69-yard breakaway score, but he's still yet to log double-digit attempts in a single game. There's a good chance that changes Week 6 versus the Cardinals, as DeeJay Dallas is currently the only healthy running back on Seattle's roster, though Travis Homer (ribs) could return from IR later this month. The team will likely add more backfield depth in the coming days, but Walker projects to inherit a lead role in Penny's absence.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Best Fantasy Week 6 Waiver Pickups: Kenneth Walker III takes over, Taysom Hill breaks out Kenneth Walker III took advantage of Rashaad Penny's leg injury, while Taysom Hill did it all himself for New Orleans. Both will be among th...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kenneth Walker III Discusses Scoring His First NFL Touchdown RB Kenneth Walker III met with the media post Week 5 to game to talk about his reaction to the loss, his scoring his first NFL touchdown, an...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Expanded role likely Walker carried eight times for 88 yards and a TD in Sunday's 39-32 loss to the Saints.

Impact Walker made his mark Sunday with a 69-yard TD run in the fourth quarter, but with fellow RB Rashaad Penny having suffered what coach Pete Carroll described as a "serious" ankle injury per Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune, it looks like the 2022 second-rounder is poised to see an expanded role in Seattle's offense, beginning next Sunday against the Cardinals. Look for more context regarding Penny's injury to surface no later than Monday, but it looks like the team could be turning Walker in the coming weeks to lead a backfield that also includes DeeJay Dallas, with Travis Homer (ribs) currently on IR.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Kenneth Walker III EXPLODES for 69-yard TD run Can't-Miss Play: Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III EXPLODES for 69-yard touchdown run.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • NFL.COM

Set to play Week 5 Walker (shoulder) is active Week 5 against the Saints.

Impact Walker was limited in practice by a shoulder injury on consecutive days this week, but it won't stop him from suiting up Sunday. Last week, Walker barely saw a third of the snaps, playing second fiddle to Rashaad Penny -- a role that translated to just eight carries for 29 yards. It's unclear if the rookie will carve out a greater piece of the pie against a tough Saints run defense, especially given the recent injury.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status up in air for Sunday Walker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in New Orleans, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Impact Walker made a sudden appearance on the Seahawks' injury report Thursday as limited due to a shoulder issue, which now is making his status for Week 5 murky. Fortunately for fantasy managers, his availability, or lack thereof, will become known about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Even if he's able to suit up this weekend, though, the rookie second-round pick will be working behind top running back Rashaad Penny, which so far has amounted to 4.3 touches for 18 yards from scrimmage per game and no TDs in four contests.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder issue Walker was limited at Thursday's practice by a shoulder injury, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker avoided the injury report entirely to kick off Week 5 prep, so his midweek addition is somewhat concerning. He'll aim to bump back up to all activity at Friday's session, after which the Seahawks may provide some clarity regarding his availability for Sunday's contest at New Orleans. Even if he ends up being available this weekend, though, Walker will play second fiddle in Seattle's backfield to Rashaad Penny (shoulder), who followed up a DNP on Wednesday with a full practice Thursday.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 24 yards Walker rushed eight times for 29 yards and caught his lone target for a five-yard loss in Sunday's 48-45 win over the Lions.

Impact Walker was on the field for 25 offensive snaps (36 percent), but he wasn't effective on the ground or in the passing game. Meanwhile, veteran running back Rashaad Penny stole the show, as he rushed 17 times for 151 yards and two touchdowns. Penny is playing like he did toward the end of last season, so Walker likely won't have a consistent offensive role for the time being.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Michigan State football star Kenneth Walker III helps Seattle in return to 'second home' Kenneth Walker III had a career-high nine touches in Seattle's 48-45 win over Detroit on Sunday. He said so far he's enjoying life in the NF...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Puts up 33 total yards Walker rushed three times for 19 yards and caught all three of his targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Walker played just nine offensive snaps, but it's encouraging that he got the ball on six of those plays. The rookie second-round pick had a 21-yard tout in the third quarter but didn't gain any ground on his other two carries. He was also effective as a checkdown option for quarterback Geno Smith. However, Rashaad Penny -- who played 69 percent of the snaps -- is still the clear No. 1 back, so fantasy managers need to exercise patience with Walker.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Sound: Kenneth Walker III Shows His Promise Kenneth Walker III continues to work his way into the NFL. Despite not carrying a heavy load, the rookie RB showed some flashy highlight pla...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Quiet debut in Sunday's loss Walker gained 10 yards on four carries and caught two of three targets for five yards in Sunday's 27-7 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Making his debut for Seattle after missing Week 1 while completing his recovery from a hernia procedure in August, the second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft struggled along with the rest of the team's offense, and the Seahawks' only points on the day came on a blocked field goal that got returned to the end zone by Mike Jackson. More encouragingly, Walker tied Rashaad Penny in touches with six, and the rookie could find himself in a backfield timeshare now that he's healthy -- albeit a timeshare in an offense that has looked far from dangerous so far. Up next in Week 3 is a Falcons defense that has yet to allow a RB to reach 50 rushing yards against them.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks' Kenneth Walker III cleared for NFL debut vs. 49ers RENTON, Wash. — Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III has been given clearance to play Sunday against the 49ers in Santa Clara, Ca...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Clear for NFL debut Walker (hernia) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in San Francisco, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact While he won't necessarily have a key role from the jump, Walker has been cleared to play. He should poach some carries from Rashaad Penny sooner or later, and the veteran's injury history means Walker has a good chance to serve as the lead runner at some point during his rookie season. The 2022 second-round pick starts off with a challenge, facing San Francisco's menacing front seven on the road.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falls back to limited practice Walker (hernia) was limited at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact During Week 1 prep, Walker was held out of practice entirely as he continued his recovery from a mid-August hernia procedure. This week, he kicked it off with a full session Wednesday, only to downgrade slightly one day later. The development may have been maintenance-related to ensure Walker gets to the weekend ready for his pro debut. Still, his activity level and eventual designation, or lack thereof, on Friday's injury report will provide insight into whether or not active status is possible Sunday at San Francisco. If Walker is available this weekend, the rookie second-round pick could be eased into action, especially with Rashaad Penny entrenched at the top of the depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Walker (hernia) practiced fully Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Walker didn't practice at all last week before being one of the Seahawks' inactives for Monday's win over the Broncos, the result of his continued recovery from a hernia procedure performed in mid-August. Head coach Pete Carroll said Tuesday that the team expected Walker to be available Week 2 before telling Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic that the rookie running back was slated to practice Wednesday. The 2022 second-round pick did just that and more, handling every rep in the first session of the week. Walker thus is on track to serve as a complement to Seattle's No. 1 running back, Rashaad Penny, on Sunday at San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled to practice Walker (abdomen) is expected to practice Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Head coach Pete Carroll has already said he expects Walker to return for this weekend's game against the 49ers, though Carroll noted Wednesday that the Seahawks are relying on the rookie to let them know how he feels in practice, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports. Either way, Rashaad Penny likely will be the lead back again, though Walker could take a chunk out of the rushing workload if he's truly ready this Sunday. Carroll's history of unrealistic optimism about injuries does leave some doubt as to Walker's availability. However, any doubt about Walker's status could largely be removed by a full practice showing by the end of the week.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on George Kittle, JK Dobbins, Kenneth Walker III affecting Week 1 rankings Get the latest injury news and updates on JK Dobbins, Kenneth Walker III, and George Kittle ahead of finalizing your Week 1 fantasy rankings...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

'Tender': Seahawks Rookie RB Kenneth Walker III Injury Update via Coach Pete Carroll Walker recently underwent surgery to repair a hernia.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

No clear timeline for return Coach Pete Carroll said Sunday that the team has yet to develop a return timetable for Walker (abdomen), who is recovering from a procedure to repair a hernia, John Boyle of the Se...

Impact "It's just a matter of time," Carroll said of Walker's recovery. "We don't have a designated return sequence yet, we've got to see how he responds." The rookie second-round pick is targeting a return to activity prior to Seattle's Sept. 12 season opener against the Broncos, but it's not yet clear whether that's a realistic goal for Walker.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Targets Week 1 return Walker's upcoming procedure involves repairing a hernia, and the running back is targeting a return to full activity in time for Week 1, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Per Rapoport, Walker wasn't dealing with what is sometimes called a "sports hernia" or core-muscle injury, but either way, the rookie looks like he has a chance to avoid missing any regular-season games. Once he's back to full strength, Walker will resume his quest to carve out a key early-season role in Seattle's backfield behind presumptive No. 1 option Rashaad Penny.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes procedure Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Walker is having "a procedure" that's not related to a sports hernia, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Impact Per Crabtree, Carroll previously suggested that Walker was a dealing with a minor hernia issue, but evidently there's another injury in play for the rookie. Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports that Carroll noted Walker doesn't have a core-muscle injury, but the exact nature of the running back's upcoming procedure is still a mystery. No matter the case, Walker is slated to miss some time in the preseason, but the Seahawks remain hopeful that he'll be ready to go for Week 1.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE