Kenneth Walker: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Chiefs Make Kenneth Walker Announcement After 3 Straight Wins

The Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September, the NFL announced Thursday. Walker leads the league with 360 rushing yards through the Chiefs’ first three games.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 1

Chiefs' Duo of Kenneth Walker III, Kahlil Benson Takes Home September Hardware

Through the first three weeks of the 2026 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs have watched numerous players step up to the challenge and deliver results.

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NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 1

3 Matchups Will Decide Raiders' Week 4 Game Against Chiefs

The undefeated Las Vegas Raiders will test their newfound progress and surprising early-season success on Sunday. After three consecutive wins, Las Vegas' upcoming matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs has quickly removed any potential room for celebration.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 30

AFC Notes: Brock Bowers, Kenneth Walker, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey believes his team can turn it around despite a 0-3 start for Los Angeles this season. “If you’re not on board and you don’t think this can get turned around, then get out of here,” McConkey said, via the team’s website.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 29

Results of friendly wager between Kansas City Chiefs rookie RB Emmett Johnson and veteran RB Kenneth Walker are priceless

Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker put his school pride on the line when Nebraska took on his college team. Rookie RB Emmett Johnson made sure everyone on social media saw the outcome.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Shift Roots Back to Last Season

The Kansas City Chiefs are off to a 3-0 start, and key offseason acquisition Kenneth Walker III leads the NFL with 360 rushing yards to go with four total touchdowns.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL Spin Zone / September 29

Kenneth Walker is the NFL's best offseason addition through September

Saying Kenneth Walker has "hit the ground running" as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs is a little too on the nose. But it works. Through the month of September, Walker has quickly proven himself to be the best addition made by any NFL team in the 2026 offseason.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 28

Kansas City Chiefs’ Kenneth Walker is on a historic pace through 3 games to become the NFL’s most elusive ball-carrier

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker is forcing missed tackles at a historic rate. He could become the NFL’s most elusive ball carrier when it’s all said and done.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / September 28

Chiefs Win Ugly Over Dolphins In Week 3

The Kansas City Chiefs improve to 3-0 after a confusing victory over the Miami Dolphins. The Chiefs started hot with a 20-yard Kenneth Walker touchdown and a 5-yard Kenneth Walker receiving touchdown, but the Chiefs’ defense struggled to get off the field, and the Dolphins’ defense began to increase the pressure on Mahomes.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / September 28

Chiefs’ Kenneth Walker III helps Patrick Mahomes achieve NFL feat not seen in 20 years

The Kansas City Chiefs’ 24-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday led to Patrick Mahomes achieving a feat that no QB has achieved in the last 20 years.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Field Level Media / September 27

Kenneth Walker III scores twice as Chiefs control Dolphins

Kenneth Walker III had a rushing and receiving touchdown and Patrick Mahomes threw for 246 yards and two scores with one interception as the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Miami Dolphins 24-10 on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Kansas City Chiefs Running Back Continues to be the Engine of the Offense

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III had 56 touches through the first two games of the season, which prompted concerns about his heavy workload.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 27

Kenneth Walker’s reign of terror continues, and 3 more halftime takeaways from Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 3 tilt vs. the Miami Dolphins

The first half of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 3 tilt with the Miami Dolphins is in the books. What did we learn about the team? The Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins are facing off at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 27

Seahawks RB Jadarian Price’s sudden fumbling problem tough to stomach as Kenneth Walker III dominates for Chiefs

On Sunday afternoon, the Seattle Seahawks hit the field on the road for a game against the Washington Commanders on the road. The Seahawks saw the return of starting quarterback Sam Darnold for this one, while Marcus Mariota started in place of Jayden Daniels for Washington.

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / September 27

Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker reveals his plan with rookie Emmett Johnson 'to feed off each other' in Super Bowl target

Kenneth Walker III has been one of the biggest pieces of the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense through the first two weeks, but the veteran running back is ready to make room for rookie Emmett Johnson.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

AFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Kenneth Walker, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh on QB Justin Herbert and Los Angeles’ early struggles at 0-2: “I wouldn’t change a thing about Justin.” (Kris Rhim) Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is enjoying his first season with RB Kenneth Walker in the backfield, given that Walker is leading the league in rushing yards through two weeks of the season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 26

Pinpointing the Two Biggest Surprises of the Chiefs' Season Thus Far

It takes quite a while for an NFL team to establish an identity. The Kansas City Chiefs are no different, but head coach Andy Reid's crew is trying its best to expedite the process.

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / September 26

Kenneth Walker shares the difference between the Chiefs and Seahawks that’s ‘excited’ him

Kenneth Walker III’s move to the Kansas City Chiefs is already paying off for the Super Bowl MVP running back. After failing to strike an agreement with general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, John Schneider, it did not take Walker long to find his next landing spot.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Viral Sports News / September 25

Chiefs Announce Kenneth Walker III News After Strong Start

The Kansas City Chiefs pointed to Kenneth Walker III’s early production this week as the 2-0 team prepares for a road game against Miami. Heading into Week 3, the club announced that Walker leads the NFL in rushing yards, yards from scrimmage, broken tackles and yards after contact.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 24

Chiefs rookie RB Emmett Johnson could have bigger workload vs. lowly Dolphins

The Kansas City Chiefs are telegraphing their game plan a bit as they head into a Week 3 contest against the Miami Dolphins.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 22

Andy Reid has bad news for Kenneth Walker III

The Kansas City Chiefs made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, signing reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to a very lucrative multiyear deal.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

Kenneth Walker turns heads with a Bo Jackson accomplishment

Kenneth Walker did alright in his debut for the Kansas City Chiefs. The new Chiefs running back made a tremendous impact right out of the gate in the Chiefs’ 2026 season, leading the team’s offense in a 31-10 demolition of the Denver Broncos on Monday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 15

Kenneth Walker III reflects on stellar Chiefs debut in blowout win over Broncos

Walker was the star of the show in his Chiefs debut.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

Kenneth Walker had a great quote after his first game with the Chiefs

Kenneth Walker had quite a debut — and a postgame quote — for his new team. In his first game wearing Kansas City Chiefs threads on Monday, the reigning

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 15