Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler Free Agency Day 1: Walker III to Chiefs, Evans to 49ers, Willis to Dolphins & MORE!
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Mar 9, 2026 Live reactions to Free Agency Day One chaos, from Kenneth Walker III landing in Kansas City to Mike Evans joining San Francisco. They cover Malik Willis headed to Miami after a Tua cut, Maxx Crosby moving to Baltimore, and Las Vegas’ Linderbaum splash. Rapid-fire rundowns of trades, signings and division shakeups keep the pace frantic and fun.
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Chiefs Fix Backfield With Kenneth Walker
- The Chiefs addressed a long-term offensive weakness by signing Kenneth Walker to a three-year deal to supply a physical, scheme-agnostic runner.
- Conor Orr noted Walker's top-10 broken-tackle rates vs. KC's strong run-block win rate makes him an ideal complementary fit.
Mike Evans Complements Shanahan's X Receiver Archetype
- The 49ers signed Mike Evans to add a physical X receiver who excels in man coverage and fits Kyle Shanahan's prototype.
- Marc Sessler compared Evans to a modern Julio Jones archetype who can bully corners and elevate playmakers around him.
Dolphins Swing For Ceiling With Malik Willis
- Miami cut Tua and signed Malik Willis as a high-ceiling, lower-cap alternative while absorbing historic dead money.
- Conor Orr argued Willis is a swing-for-ceiling move with manageable short-term cap impact and roster flexibility.