Kenneth Walker III Ruled Out for Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks have ruled out star running back Kenneth Walker III for their crucial NFC West matchup against the Arizona Cardinals due to calf and ankle injuries. Initially listed as questionable, Walker missed practice on Thursday and Friday, leading to his official exclusion from the game. In Walker's absence, second-year running back Zach Charbonnet will start, with Kenny McIntosh and newly elevated George Holani providing additional depth. This game is pivotal for playoff implications, as the 7-5 Seahawks aim to maintain their division lead against the 6-6 Cardinals. Walker has had a challenging season, leading the team with 542 rushing yards, but averaging a career-low 3.7 yards per carry. The Seahawks also added cornerback Tre Brown to the injury report as doubtful, while punter Michael Dickson is expected to play despite recent back issues.