GREEN BAY, Wis.—All through training camp, Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has been on an on-again and off again practice schedule, due to foot soreness. Earlier in training camp, head coach Mike Macdonald explained this was part of a plan the team had for him, to make sure they weren’t burning him out before the start of the season.
Walker did not play in the first two preseason games and won't play in the final preseason game vs. the Green Bay Packers on Saturday either. Walker did take part in the team's one joint practice on Thursday though.
"This week has been big for him, I think," Macdonald said. "The plan, it's hard to plan these things out several weeks in advance because you don't know how things are going to respond, but we take it week by week and plan it out then go attack it."
Walker practiced a couple days this week, but "It's probably not going to be every day," Macdonald said on Walker's practice schedule. "It's just the way it is."
Before heading to Green Bay, Walker finished a full practice and Macdonald said, "He looks great. He is fast. He is hitting his targets, reading it out pretty well. It's exciting to have him out there. When he has been out there, it's been really good."
He also acknowledged the amount of time Walker has missed out on this preseason. "It is a balance. You just have to make the best decision you can. There are a lot of walk-through reps that need to be had, but at some point, you have to do it on the field, so you feel confident to go out there and execute at a high level and play your best football. So that is something that we are working through, and he is doing the best he can, and we are doing the best we can as a coaching staff. We just have to work together on those things as it unfolds."
As for Thursday's joint day with the Packers, Walker finished practice, scoring during the team red zone period, and he and the other backs had a productive day.
"Ken's always great," quarterback Sam Darnold said. "It's always great to have him out there. He's such a fireball just the way that he runs the rock. His attitude out there on the field, him and Charbs [Zach Charbonnet] and George [Holani] getting some touches as well. So it's just great whenever you get everybody out there."
As the Seahawks get set to face off against the Green Bay Packers in the preseason finale, the two teams joined together for a practice on August 21, 2025 at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38), tight end Eric Saubert (81) and linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver John Rhys Plumlee (17) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks safety D'Anthony Bell (23) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks center Federico Maranges (62) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The Seahawks participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The Seahawks participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo (18) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks fullback Robbie Ouzts (40) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (55) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The Seahawks participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks fullback Robbie Ouzts (40) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks defensive end Mike Morris (94) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks linebacker Jared Ivey (51) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald with Packers head coach Matt LaFleur at the joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyrone Broden (85) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks tackle Michael Jerrell (65) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks safety Jerrick Reed II (32), cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28) and cornerback Tyler Hall (33) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The Seahawks participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo (18) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) participated in a joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) at the joint practice with the Packers at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
