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SUPER BOWL MVP KENNETH WALKER III TO PANTHERS??? - PantherFan007 - 03-04-2026
Kenneth Walker III potential landing spots: Where will Super Bowl LX MVP play in 2026?
Here's a look at six potential new homes for Walker if he leaves Seattle:
1. Carolina Panthers
Despite head coach Dave Canales' insistence on establishing a tandem backfield with Chuba Hubbard, it became clear that Rico Dowdle was Carolina's best back in 2025, logging 1,076 rushing yards and six rushing scores on 236 attempts. Dowdle is also headed toward free agency in 2026. Hubbard returns on his rookie deal, but it would behoove the Panthers to both replace Dowdle and also attempt to improve their 19th-ranked rushing attack, especially with another pivotal season approaching for quarterback Bryce Young. Walker enters the conversation because of this need and also because of Canales' connection to Walker. Canales served on Pete Carroll's staff in Seattle as quarterbacks coach in 2022, Walker's rookie season with the Seahawks, and Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik was also in Seattle in 2022 as an assistant receiver's coach before following Canales to Tampa Bay and Carolina. In a huge league that operates in a small world, familiarity often drives new pairings. With a little over $9 million in available cap, the Panthers will need to clear some space in order to make multiple additions to their roster, especially given that Walker will likely command roughly $9 million per year with his next contract. But the pairing makes sense, especially when considering how much Canales likes to lean on a tandem behind center.
RE: SUPER BOWL MVP KENNETH WALKER III TO PANTHERS??? - Ladypanther - 03-05-2026
That is nuts...whoever wrote that knows nothing about the team.
RE: SUPER BOWL MVP KENNETH WALKER III TO PANTHERS??? - BlackCatzFan - 03-05-2026
(03-05-2026, 09:34 AM)Ladypanther Wrote: That is nuts...whoever wrote that knows nothing about the team.
While I don’t think we could (or should) go after him, a bunch of press are all saying the same thing. So it’s possible talks have been had
RE: SUPER BOWL MVP KENNETH WALKER III TO PANTHERS??? - Ladypanther - 03-05-2026
Right now we have no center on the roster and I'm not sure that we have a left LT for next year. Plus all the defensive needs. Some major cap work to do and i don't think the team is interested in a bidding war for a RB that would have no line to run behind.
RE: SUPER BOWL MVP KENNETH WALKER III TO PANTHERS??? - Hobbit99 - 03-05-2026
(03-05-2026, 09:34 AM)Ladypanther Wrote: That is nuts...whoever wrote that knows nothing about the team.
(03-05-2026, 11:03 AM)BlackCatzFan Wrote: While I don’t think we could (or should) go after him, a bunch of press are all saying the same thing. So it’s possible talks have been had
(03-05-2026, 11:14 AM)Ladypanther Wrote: Right now we have no center on the roster and I'm not sure that we have a left LT for next year. Plus all the defensive needs. Some major cap work to do and i don't think the team is interested in a bidding war for a RB that would have no line to run behind.
Everything said here is correct. I seriously doubt that Dan will mortgage the team for another RB. Walker would probably need at least 8-10 M (or more) per year and that is too steep for the Panthers. I wouldn't be too surprised to see us draft another one though. Hard to tell.
RE: SUPER BOWL MVP KENNETH WALKER III TO PANTHERS??? - PantherFan007 - 03-05-2026
I don't understand why they don't just offer Rico a new contract and be done with it. He has been here a year, he knows the system, he knows how to use the system to his advantage.
RE: SUPER BOWL MVP KENNETH WALKER III TO PANTHERS??? - Ladypanther - 03-05-2026
(03-05-2026, 07:17 PM)PantherFan007 Wrote: I don't understand why they don't just offer Rico a new contract and be done with it. He has been here a year, he knows the system, he knows how to use the system to his advantage.
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RE: SUPER BOWL MVP KENNETH WALKER III TO PANTHERS??? - Hobbit99 - 03-05-2026
With Chuba's extension going thru 2028 at 8 Mil+ per year & 16.5 Guaranteed, there is just no room for another 8-10 Mil RB.... even though Rico is probably worth it.
RE: SUPER BOWL MVP KENNETH WALKER III TO PANTHERS??? - PantherFan007 - 03-06-2026
We're gonna need a solid running back, rather from free agency or the draft. Granted, getting one in the draft makes more sense (moneywise). I have zero faith that Jonathan Brooks will ever see the field again in a Panthers uniform. If I'm wrong, great for him and great for us, but I'm doubtful. Injury ended his college career and so far has done the same thing in the NFL.
RE: SUPER BOWL MVP KENNETH WALKER III TO PANTHERS??? - Hobbit99 - 03-06-2026
(03-06-2026, 07:15 AM)PantherFan007 Wrote: We're gonna need a solid running back, rather from free agency or the draft. Granted, getting one in the draft makes more sense (moneywise). I have zero faith that Jonathan Brooks will ever see the field again in a Panthers uniform. If I'm wrong, great for him and great for us, but I'm doubtful. Injury ended his college career and so far has done the same thing in the NFL.
YES... I've mentioned several times that I believed Brooks was probably finished. He will attempt to come back but he's missed two years and with two ACLs on the same knee, it's becoming increasing difficult to forecast a return to prominence. Legs are a RBs only weapon. No other position relies as much on strength and mobility. It would be great if he beat the odds, but the Panthers cannot count on that happening. Even if he does play, everyone will be holding their breath every time he is on the field. He can't (won't..??) play with the necessary abandon to be effective. He may survive getting hurt again, but it will be a wasted effort. -- IMHO.