Walker (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Walker didn't practice this past week after suffering the injury last Sunday versus the Giants. The middle linebacker has played on most of the defensive snaps for Green Bay this year, so it might be hard for the Packers to find a replacement, though Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper could be next in line.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Doubtful for Sunday
Rotowire
Walker (neck) did not participate in practice Friday and is doubtful for Week 12 action, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Walker was unable to participate in practice this week after suffering a neck injury Sunday against the Giants. With his status for Week 12 in doubt, Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper could both see more than their usual amount of defensive snaps.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Unable to practice again
Rotowire
Walker (neck) did not participate in practice Thursday.
Walker suffered a stinger Sunday against the Giants and has now been held out of practice two straight days to begin the week. He'll likely need to participate in some capacity Friday to have a chance of suiting up Sunday against Minnesota. If Walker is ruled out, Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper could both see more than their usual allotment of defensive snaps.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Misses practice to begin week
Rotowire
Walker (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.
Walker suffered a stinger in Sunday's win over the Giants, which caused him to miss most of the second half. He'll have two days to return to practice to have a chance to suit up for a Week 12 matchup against the Vikings.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Suffers stinger, iffy to return
Rotowire
Walker is dealing with a shoulder stinger and is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 11 game against the Giants.
Walker had to be looked at by trainers after favoring his left shoulder following a play in the third quarter. He's since been deemed questionable to re-enter the contest. Ty'Ron Hopper has entered Sunday's game in Walker's stead.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Practices in full Thursday
Rotowire
Walker (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Walker has been playing through a persistent calf injury for weeks, but he managed to upgrade to a full participant for Thursday's practice. The starting middle linebacker looks likely to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, and Friday's final injury report will provide definitive confirmation of such.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Cleared to play against Philly
Rotowire
Walker (calf) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Eagles, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
A calf injury limited Walker in practice Thursday and Friday, but he shed an injury tag for Week 10 after logging a full session Saturday. In the four games since the Packers' Week 5 bye, Walker has accumulated 29 tackles (13 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two pass defenses.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Limited practice Thursday
Rotowire
Walker (calf) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Walker was able to play through a calf injury in Week 9, recording seven total tackles (two solo) in the team's 16-13 loss to the Panthers. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice before the Eagles come to town for Monday Night Football.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Totals seven stops in Week 9
Rotowire
Walker racked up seven tackles (two solo) in a loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Walker has now recorded at least seven tackles in seven of his eight games this season. He has 71 stops through eight games, putting him on pace to surpass the career-best mark of 121 he posted over 17 regular-season contests as a rookie in 2022.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Active Sunday
Rotowire
Walker (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Walker did not practice Thursday due to a calf injury but was able to log a limited session Friday with the intent to play Sunday. The confirmed presence of the starting middle linebacker will bolster the Packers' defense, with Walker coming off a Week 8 win over the Steelers where he led the team in passes defended (2).
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Misses practice with calf injury
Rotowire
Walker did not participate in Thursday's practice due to a calf injury.
Walker wasn't listed on Wednesday's practice report, so the calf injury appears to be a new issue and severe enough for him to sit out of Thursday's practice. He's now in jeopardy of being sidelined for Week 9 against the Panthers, so Friday's practice report will provide clarity on his chances of playing Sunday. With Walker and Nick Niemann (pectoral) both dealing with injuries, second-year linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper would be in line for a bigger role on defense alongside Edgerrin Cooper and Isaiah McDuffie if Walker is ruled out for Week 9.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Leading tackler in win
Rotowire
Walker recorded nine total tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks, in Sunday's 27-23 win over the Cardinals.
The Georgia product has led Green Bay's defense in total tackles in three of his last four games, tallying 42 stops during that span. He was one of four Packers to get after the quarterback in Sunday's win, sacking Jacoby Brissett in the second quarter. Walker has now logged 59 total tackles through Green Bay's first six games this season, tying him for the 10th most in the NFL. He's expected to remain a viable IDP option in Week 8 when the Packers travel to Pittsburgh.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Solid effort in win
Rotowire
Walker tallied eight total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 27-18 win over the Bengals.
The 25-year-old linebacker finished second on the Packers in total tackles during Sunday's win, trailing Edgerrin Cooper's 11-stop performance. Through Green Bay's first five games this season, Walker has recorded a team-leading 50 total tackles and two passes defended while playing 100 percent of the defensive snaps. He's expected to remain a viable IDP option when the Packers face the Cardinals in Week 7.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Tallies eight tackles on TNF
Rotowire
Walker finished Thursday's 27-18 win over Washington with eight tackles (four solo).
Walker popped up on Tuesday's estimated injury report due to a quad issue. The 2022 first-rounder was given the green light to play Thursday and played all 69 defensive snaps, finishing with the second most tackles behind Edgerrin Cooper (10). Walker is up to 17 tackles on the season, which matches his total through the first two weeks of the 2024 campaign.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Ready to go for TNF
Rotowire
Walker (quadriceps) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's contest against the Commanders, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.
Walker popped up on the estimated injury report to open the week with a quadriceps issue, but he was a full participant Wednesday, clearing any concern about his availability for Week 2. The linebacker recorded nine total tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed in Week 1 against Detroit, and he'll look to keep it up versus Washington.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Two tackles in preseason win
Rotowire
Walker (ankle) recorded two solo tackles in Saturday's 20-7 preseason win over the Seahawks.
Walker was able to return to action after nursing an ankle injury at practice for a couple weeks, making the most of his five snaps on defense against Seattle. The 25-year-old is set to operate in a starting role at outside linebacker with the Packers again in 2025.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Fifth-year option declined by team
Rotowire
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.
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.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Returns to practice
Rotowire
Walker (ankle) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
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. Walker's practice status in the days ahead will still be worth monitoring though.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: DNP on Thursday
Rotowire
Walker (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Walker has been unable to practice or play since suffering an ankle injury during the Packers' Week 15 win 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.
... See More... See Less
Packers' Quay Walker: Missing another week
Rotowire
Walker (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
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.
