Packers Lose LB Quay Walker, Sign Raiders Deal

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Green Bay Packers are losing linebacker Kueh Walker to the Las Vegas Raiders. The 2022 first-round pick is signing a three-year contract worth $40.5 million dollars, with $28 million guaranteed. His average annual value of $13.5 million ranks him 7th among league linebackers. Here this week, the Packers traded for linebacker Zaire Franklin, paving the way to move on from Walker without much drama. Walker brought rare size and speed to Green Bay's defense after going 22nd overall out of Georgia. At 6.3 and 3.4 quarters tall, in 241 pounds, he posted a 4.5-240 yard dash time at the scouting. Combine. Over four seasons as a starter, he notched at least 13 games each year, including a career high, 128 tackles last season. He added nine sacks total and grew into a locker room leader as a teen captain.

1:04Past coverage proved his biggest issue, especially down the stretch, leaving the Packers to rebuild that spot with fresh talent heading into next season. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly. Built for nighttime listening. S.O.L.I. SullyPillow.com