The Running Back Ruckus: A Reevaluation of Kenneth Walker's Contract The Kansas City Chiefs' decision to sign running back Kenneth Walker III last offseason has come under renewed scrutiny following recent contract extensions for other top tier running backs.
Initially, it seemed like the Chiefs were overpaying for Walker, with his three year, $43. 05 million deal making him the fourth highest paid running back in the league in terms of average annual value (AAV).
However, as more teams commit big money to their star running backs, the Chiefs' decision is starting to look like a shrewd move. The NFL's running back market has undergone significant changes over the past year.