Schneider emphasized Walker’s late-season surge, noting his explosiveness and decision-making improved over the final stretch of the season. The comments underscore Seattle’s interest in retaining the former second-round pick amid a critical offseason for the running back position.
Walker has made clear he’d like to stay in Seattle. In recent weeks he said, “I love it here,” and reiterated that Seattle is a place he would want to be, a reflection of his affinity for the city and the organization.
Across four seasons with the Seahawks, Walker has accumulated 821 carries for 3,555 rushing yards, 133 receptions for 1,005 receiving yards, and 31 total touchdowns. His playoff performance against San Francisco in the divisional round—116 rushing yards and three touchdowns, plus three catches for 29 yards—helped propel Seattle’s run to the conference title game.
ESPN’s Brady Henderson contends Walker’s strong finish, combined with Zach Charbonnet’s ACL injury, has shifted the math in Seattle’s favor. Walker’s durability and production—including a 1,000-yard regular season on limited carries—make a long-term return more plausible than it seemed earlier in the season, even if nothing is assured.
On the financial side, Spotrac projects a four-year, $33.5 million deal for Walker, a figure that would place him around 15th among NFL running backs by annual value. Seattle, with an estimated $66.8 million in cap space, remains a favorable but not guaranteed landing spot, as the running back market continues to trend cautious for teams nationwide.
