Off-field drama meets big-time questions for the Packers 🏈🔥
– Arrest shocker at LaGuardia: Rasheed Walker was taken into custody on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and firearm charges after trying to check a bag with a locked box holding a 9mm Glock. He told Delta staff the box was there; his attorney says he’s licensed to carry in Wisconsin and believes the case will be dismissed ⚖️.
– Free-agent countdown: Walker’s rookie deal expires March 11, 2026. Green Bay may not be in the market to extend him, especially with cap constraints and questions about run-blocking consistency.
– On-field notes: Walker has started 48 games across three seasons, taking every game since stepping in at left tackle in 2023. He posted solid pass protection in 2025, with a 35% pass-block win rate (11th among tackles) but allowed a higher number of pressures (34) and tallying 9 penalties.
– The money question: Projections suggest Walker could command north of $20M/year on his next contract, which is a stretch given the Packers’ current cap space (~$11M over the cap).
– internal options looming: If Green Bay moves on, the internal candidates could reshuffle things. Jordan Morgan, the 2024 first-round pick, showed versatility in 2025, lining up at LT (51 snaps), LG (191), RG (358), and RT (148). Anthony Belton, a 2025 second-round pick, split time mostly at RG (392 snaps) with LT (92) and did not allow a sack in his rookie year. They’re in the mix to man left tackle in 2026.
– Takeaway: With Walker’s legal issue and the financial math, the Packers may pivot to internal bets at left tackle as they chart a new path for the position this offseason 🏈📊.
