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Seahawks Urged to Trade for 3-Time Pro Bowler to ‘Rectify’ Kenneth Walker Loss - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)
newsweek.com · 2026-10-16
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Seahawks Urged to Trade for 3-Time Pro Bowler to ‘Rectify’ Kenneth Walker Loss - Newsweek
newsweek.com · 2026-10-16
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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedThe Seahawks have not looked like the same team early in the 2026 NFL season, and the article attributes much of that sentiment to Kenneth Walker leaving in free agency.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedMike Florio of Pro Football Talk suggested Seattle could inquire about Saquon Barkley, saying it crossed his mind that Barkley could be available between now and the Tuesday after Week 9 if the Seahawks want to make a serious commitment to the running game.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedWalker has emerged as an elite running back with the Chiefs, leading all players at his position in average yards per carry and ranking just behind Bijan Robinson in total rushing yards through the first five weeks of the season.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedThe Seahawks' rushing attack has looked underwhelming, with Emanuel Wilson averaging 3.5 yards per carry and rookie Jadarian Price missing the last three games due to injury.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedThe article says the Eagles' situation could make trading Barkley more plausible, especially after a report that Jalen Hurts has a superficial blood clot in his calf.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedThe piece concludes that if Seattle's run game keeps struggling before the trade deadline, the Seahawks could make some sort of move at running back, whether Barkley or another impact player.View evidenceHide evidence
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