Kansas City Chiefs sign RB Kenneth Walker III

This signing grades out as a steal for the Kansas City Chiefs — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Kenneth's on-field performance ranks in the top 20% among NFL RBs, grading him as a Pro Bowl-caliber at the position. His $14.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the RB market. The value equation works strongly in the team's favor — they're getting Pro Bowl-caliber production at bargain cost, which is the kind of financial efficiency that builds roster depth. Kenneth is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 3-year, $42.0M contract with $28.7M guaranteed (68%) represents a significant commitment with heavy guarantees.