Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is poised for free agency after the Seahawks' franchise tag decision

For just the fourth time in the past three decades, the reigning Super Bowl MVP will likely be available on the open market. 

The Seattle Seahawks declined to exercise the franchise tag for running back Kenneth Walker III before Thursday’s deadline, according to multiple reports.

NFL teams had until late Tuesday afternoon to apply the franchise tag to eligible players whose contracts expire once the new league year starts next week. The Seahawks and Walker could still work out a long-term...