QUAY WALKER NEWS

Fifth-year option declined by team Walker had his fifth-year option declined by the Packers on Thursday, though the team still wants to work out an extension, Rob Demovsky of ESPN reports.

Impact The 2022 first-round pick has recorded 121 (75 solo), 118 (59 solo) and 102 (72 solo) tackles across his three pro regular seasons, respectively, leading Green Bay in the category each year. Walker did miss seven combined games due to injuries the last two seasons, including three with an ankle issue and one with a concussion in 2024. Despite those injuries, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst called Walker "really impactful," "a great leader" and a player the team "would love to have" around "for longer than just a couple years," per Demovsky.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Packers focus on defense on final day of NFL draft

After opting to use their first three picks on offense, the Green Bay Packers focused predominantly on defense on the third day of the NFL draft

APRIL 27

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst gearing up for different kind of draft with Green Bay serving as host

The Green Bay Packers hold the 23rd overall pick in this year’s NFL draft

APRIL 21

Quay Walker predicted to land on premier AFC contender in stunning trade | Sporting News The Green Bay Packers are predicted to trade linebacker Quay Walker to an AFC contender in a stunning trade this offseason.

MARCH 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Quay Walker predicted to land on premier AFC contender in stunning trade | Sporting News Canada The Green Bay Packers are predicted to trade linebacker Quay Walker to an AFC contender in a stunning trade this offseason.

MARCH 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Extends 100-tackle streak Walker played in 13 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 102 tackles (72 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and two pass defenses.

Impact Walker missed the final three games of the regular season due to an ankle injury, but he was able to play in Green Bay's NFC wild-card loss to Philadelphia and finished with eight tackles (four solo) while playing 54 defensive snaps. Despite missing four regular-season games, Walker managed to reach the tackling century mark for the third straight season and led the Packers in that category in 2024. Walker could be tasked with more defensive responsibilities in 2025 if Isaiah McDuffie decides to take his talents elsewhere in free agency.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Philadelphia Walker (ankle) is active for Sunday's NFC wild-card game against the Eagles, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Walker missed the Packers' final three games of the regular season due to an ankle injury. He was a limited participant in practice all week, and the 2022 first-round pick has progressed enough in his recovery to play in the Packers' playoff opener. Walker will start alongside Edgerrin Cooper and Isaiah McDuffie while Eric Wilson and Ty'Ron Hopper provide rotational depth at linebacker.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Walker (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Walker practiced for the first time since injuring his ankle in Week 15, logging a week of limited sessions. Despite the Georgia product being sidelined for four games this season, he remains the Packers' leading tackler with 102 stops in just 13 appearances. Walker would be a significant addition to Green Bay's defense if he can play Sunday, starting alongside rookie Edgerrin Cooper. If he's unable to play through his ankle issue, expect Isaiah McDuffie to serve as one of the Packers' starting inside linebackers in the wild-card round.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Hafley: 'Great to have' Quay Walker and Evan Williams back at practice Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley spoke with the media ahead of the NFC Wild Card matchup vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

JANUARY 9 • PACKERS.COM

Returns to practice Walker (ankle) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.

Impact Walker had yet to practice since suffering the injury in Week 15, so his return to the field in any capacity is a big step in the right direction. Head coach Matt LaFleur stated Monday that he was optimistic Walker could suit up Sunday against the Eagles, and he may now be on track to do so. His practice status in the days ahead will still be worth monitoring though.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

May return for playoffs Head coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that he's optimistic Walker (ankle) will be able to play against the Eagles on Sunday, Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Walker missed the Packers' final three regular-season games and has yet to practice since suffering the injury in Week 15. The return of the Georgia product would certainly be a boost to the Packers' linebacker corps against Philadephia in the wild-card round.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 18 Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Walker was injured in Week 15 and has been sidelined ever since. He's yet to even practice since the injury. Walker wraps up the regular season with 102 tackles (72 solo), including nine TFLs and 2.5 sacks, and two pass breakups. Eric Wilson (100 percent of the defensive snaps) and Edgerrin Cooper (99 percent) played every-down linebacker roles for the Packers last Sunday against the Vikings.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Thursday Walker (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Walker has been unable to practice or play since suffering an ankle injury during the Packers' Week 15 against the Seahawks. The 2022 first-round pick won't likely play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bears unless he practices in at least a limited capacity Friday. Isaiah McDuffie and Eric Wilson will continue to see increased snaps with the first-team defense for as long as Walker is sidelined.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another week Walker (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact The 2022 first-round pick from Georgia has yet to practice since sustaining an ankle injury in the Packers' Week 15 win over the Seahawks, making it no surprise that he won't return for the Week 17 divisional matchup. Walker's next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 18, when the Packers host the Bears. Expect Isaiah McDuffie and Eric Wilson to see additional snaps with Green Bay's first-team defense while Walker is sidelined Sunday.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as DNP Wednesday Walker (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Green Bay's practice estimate Wednesday.

Impact Walker is still dealing with the ankle injury that held him out of the team's Week 16 win over the Saints. He will likely have to return to practice in some capacity at some point this week in order to have a chance to play in Sunday's game versus the Vikings.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 16 Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Saints.

Impact Walker exited with an ankle injury during last Sunday's win against the Seahawks, and he logged three straight DNPs during Week 16 prep. Over 13 appearances this season, the third-year linebacker has already logged over 100 tackles, marking his third straight season doing so. With Walker sidelined, veteran Eric Wilson will likely step up as Green Bay's defensive play caller alongside fellow off-ball linebackers Edgerrin Cooper and Isaiah McDuffie.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 16 Walker (ankle) was ruled out for Monday's game against the Saints.

Impact Walker exited with an ankle injury during last Sunday's win against the Seahawks, and he logged three straight DNPs during Week 16 prep. Over 13 appearances this season, the third-year linebacker has already logged over 100 tackles, marking his third straight season doing so. With Walker sidelined, veteran Eric Wilson will likely step up as Green Bay's defensive play caller alongside fellow off-ball linebackers Edgerrin Cooper and Isaiah McDuffie.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Walker (ankle) didn't practice Friday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact It appears increasingly likely that Walker will be held out of the Packers' Week 16 matchup against the Saints on Monday night, as he's now logged back-to-back DNPs after sustaining an ankle injury in the Week 15 win over the Seahawks. If Walker is sidelined Monday night, expect Isaiah McDuffie to start alongside Edgerrin Cooper in Green Bay's linebacker corps.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to practice Thursday Walker (ankle) is not practicing Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Packers have left the door open for Walker to suit up Monday against the Saints, but he may be fighting an uphill battle after coach Matt LaFleur referred to his injury as "more of a week-to-week type deal." Walker will have two more chances to practice heading into Week 16 action.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not ruled out for Week 16 Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Walker (ankle) has a chance to be available for Monday's game against the Saints but called the situation "more of a week-to-week...

Impact LaFleur said Green Bay "will give [Walker] through the week and see where he's at," but it sounds like the ankle injury sustained by the 2022 first-round pick in the first half of Sunday's win over Seattle could keep him sidelined Week 16. In the event that Walker is unavailable versus New Orleans on Monday, Eric Wilson and rookie fourth-round pick Ty'Ron Hopper could see increased defensive opportunities in the Packers' linebacker corps.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for rest of SNF Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's contest versus the Seahawks, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Walker suffered the ankle injury late in the first half and he will now officially be forced to sit out the rest of the game. The linebacker compiled three tackles before exiting the game and in his absence, Ty'Ron Hopper stands to see an increase in workload on Green Bay's defense.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 10 tackles again Walker tallied 10 tackles (six solo) during the Packers' 34-31 loss to the Lions in Week 13.

Impact Walker logged the same amount of combined and solo tackles this past Thursday as he did against the Dolphins in Week 13, except he wasn't able to register a sack on Jared Goff. The third-year linebacker is up to 99 combined tackles through 12 games, and with four games left to go in the regular season, Walker is on track to eclipse his career-best mark (121) set in 2022, his rookie year.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' Quay Walker Repeats Dumb, Costly Mistake In Tight Loss to Playoff-Bound Lions The Green Bay Packers had little room for error against the dominant Detroit Lions, and Green Bay linebacker Quay Walker still decided to do...

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM

Records 10 stops in Week 13 win Walker posted 10 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday's Thanksgiving Day victory against the Dolphins.

Impact Walker tied for the team lead in stops Thursday, with two of his tackles going for a Miami loss of yardage. One of those was a fourth-down sack of Tua Tagovailoa early in the fourth period that ended a Miami drive that had reached the Packers' one-yard line. Walker has 89 tackles (including 2.5 sacks) on the season, putting him 11 stops away from reaching 100 for the third straight season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt LaFleur on Quay Walker: 'I don't think there's anything in this game he cannot accomplish' Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur spoke with the media Monday afternoon about the team's performance against the Miami Dolphins.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • PACKERS.COM