The Seahawks just lost their Super Bowl MVP running back — and a new rumor about their replacement plan is starting to worry fans.

Seahawks Free Agency Rumor Raises Concerns After Kenneth Walker Departure

The Seattle Seahawks spent the opening days of free agency trying to keep their Super Bowl roster intact.

However, one major loss still looms large: running back Kenneth Walker III, the team’s Super Bowl MVP.

Now a new rumor about Seattle’s plan to replace him has some fans feeling uneasy.

Seahawks Suddenly Thin at Running Back

Walker’s departure leaves a huge hole in Seattle’s offense.

The situation is even more complicated because backup running back Zach Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL and is expected to miss a significant portion of the season.

That means Seattle currently lacks a proven starting running back.

Rumored Target: Brian Robinson Jr.

According to Seahawks analyst Corbin Smith, Seattle may be targeting San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. as a potential solution.

The idea would be for Robinson to serve as a temporary veteran starter while Seattle develops a young running back through the 2026 NFL Draft.

Robinson has experience as a starter from his time with the Washington Commanders, but he spent last season as a backup with the 49ers behind Christian McCaffrey.

In 2025, Robinson recorded:

92 carries
400 rushing yards
2 touchdowns

While solid numbers, they don’t necessarily guarantee he can carry an offense.

Seahawks Could Draft a Running Back

Seattle is also expected to target a young running back in the draft.

Possible prospects include:

Jadarian Price (Notre Dame)
Kayton Allen (Penn State)
Mike Washington Jr. (Arkansas)

However, the Seahawks only have four draft picks, making it harder to address multiple roster needs.

Offensive Uncertainty Growing

Another factor adding to the concern is the Seahawks’ coaching situation.

Seattle will be working with first-time offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, which already introduces some uncertainty into the offensive system.

Pairing an inexperienced coordinator with a completely new backfield could make the transition even more difficult.

Why Seahawks Fans Are Nervous

The Seahawks still have $32.3 million in salary cap space, ranking among the top teams in available spending.

Because of that, some fans expected Seattle to pursue a more proven running back option.

Instead, if the plan truly involves Robinson plus a rookie, the backfield could feature two relatively unproven players.

For a team trying to defend its Super Bowl title, that scenario carries significant risk.

Still Time for Seattle to Make a Move

The Seahawks could still:

Sign another veteran running back
Trade for a proven starter
Or find a late free-agency bargain

But until a clear solution emerges, Seattle’s running back situation remains one of the biggest questions of the NFL offseason.