Kenneth Walker III, our former 2025 Super Bowl MVP who dipped out for the big money with the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason, won’t be on the field against the Seahawks in Friday’s preseason finale. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid dropped the news, confirming Walker III is dealing with a swollen ankle. We were all low-key hoping to catch a glimpse, even if it was just preseason.
The Preseason Non-Showdown and the Ankle Truth
Turns out, this whole ankle situation isn’t some season-ending nightmare! Coach Reid spilled the tea, saying the swelling’s just from his cleat. Seriously, who hasn’t had that happen? It’s a relief to hear he’s not expected to be out long-term, even if he’s rocking another uniform now. Plus, it’s not like he’s the only big name taking a seat. Kansas City is holding out a bunch of key players for this preseason finale, including star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and their 2025 first-round pick, Josh Simmons. So, Walker probably wasn’t going to see much action anyway. Reid’s even got Garrett Nussmeier starting, pushing guys like Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice into a “maybe” pile for game time. He said he’d “evaluate it in the next couple of days,” keeping us all guessing. But still, seeing our guy, even in a different jersey, would’ve been something.
The Real Showdown is Coming, 12s!
Forget the preseason warm-up, 12s. While we won’t get that initial reunion tonight, the *real* show is still on the calendar, and it’s gonna be absolutely electric. The article makes it clear: we won’t have to wait long for his return. Circle Week 7 on your calendars with a big, bold sharpie because that’s when the Seahawks are hosting Kansas City. And guess what? It’s on Sunday Night Football! Can you even imagine the atmosphere at Lumen Field? Walker III, in a Chiefs uniform, stepping onto our home turf for a regular season game, under the lights, with the whole nation watching? That’s not just a game, that’s a moment. A moment where the Emerald City gets to show its appreciation for what he did here. Should he stay healthy, which thankfully his ankle issue seems minor, it’s going to be a prime-time spectacle.
So yeah, no Kenneth Walker III tonight for the preseason clash, but don’t sweat it too much. This minor ankle hiccup is just delaying the inevitable, and frankly, making the real reunion in Week 7 even more anticipated. Get hyped, Seattle. That Sunday Night Football game at Lumen Field is going to be absolutely unforgettable.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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