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Packers' Quay Walker: Past concussion
Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Wednesday that Quay Walker has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.Walker missed the Green Bay Packers' Week 8 win over the Jaguars after sustaining a concussion the week prior, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. The 2022 first-round pick from Georgia has tallied 52 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, through seven appearances this season. He's expected to start alongside Edgerrin Cooper as one of Green Bay's top inside linebackers in Week 9, when the Packers host the Lions.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Won't play vs. Jacksonville
Quay Walker (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Mike Spofford of the Green Bay Packers' official site reports.Walker was able to log consecutive limited practices to end the week, but the 2022 first-round pick hasn't progressed through the league's concussion protocols enough to be cleared for Sunday's contest. Eric Wilson should see increased work with the Packers' first-team defense with Walker sidelined.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Questionable for Sunday
Quay Walker (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Wes Hodklewicz of the Green Bay Packers' official site reports.Walker was able to practice in a limited fashion both Thursday and Friday; however, he must pass through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up Sunday. If Walker is unable to do so, expect Eric Wilson to see increased work with the Packers' first-team defense.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Able to practice Thursday
Quay Walker (concussion) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice.Walker was able to upgrade from a DNP on Wednesday to a limited participant Thursday, but he still has more work to do as he progresses through the league's five-step concussion protocols. Even if he were to practice in full Friday, that doesn't guarantee that he'll be able to suit up against the Jaguars on Sunday.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Remains in concussion protocol
Quay Walker (concussion) was listed as a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.Walker was diagnosed with a concussion following the Green Bay Packers' win over the Texans on Sunday. He'll have two more chances to return to practice this week prior to Sunday's game against the Jaguars, but he'll also need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist before he's removed from the five-step concussion protocol.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Won't return vs. Houston
Quay Walker has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Texans due to a concussion.Walker was unable to pass the league's concussion protocols after getting hit in the head in the second quarter of Sunday's game. He will have to pass the five-step protocols in the upcoming week in order to play against the Jaguars on Oct. 27. With Walker out for the rest of the game, Ty'Ron Hopper will take snaps with the first-team defense at outside linebacker opposite Isaiah McDuffie.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Enters concussion protocols
Quay Walker is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Houston.Walker took a shot to the head in the second quarter of Sunday's contest, and he'll have to clear the league's concussion protocols in order to return. Ty'Ron Hopper should see snaps at outside linebacker opposite Isaiah McDuffie for as long as Walker is sidelined.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Logs nine stops vs. Rams
Quay Walker logged nine total tackles (six solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Rams.The third-year pro's nine total tackles ranked second on the Green Bay Packers' defense in Week 5, trailing rookie Evan Williams' 10-stop effort. Walker continues to be a tackling machine for the Packers, as his 40 tackles lead Green Bay's defense through the team's first five games. Expect the Georgia product to remain a viable IDP option as the Packers take on the Cardinals in Week 6.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Notches sack in loss
Quay Walker recorded eight total tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Vikings.Walker was the Green Bay Packers' leading tackler for the third time in four games, increasing his season total to 31 tackles. He also notched his first full sack of the season, bringing down Sam Darnold in the third quarter of Sunday's loss. Walker is expected to remain the Packers' top inside linebacker and continue leading the team in tackles as the season progresses.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Leading tackler in win
Quay Walker recorded six total tackles (all solo) during Sunday's 16-10 win over the Colts.Walker has played 100 percent of the Green Bay Packers' defensive snaps in back-to-back weeks, solidifying his role as the team's top inside linebacker. The 2021 first-round pick has posted 110-plus tackles in each of his first two seasons in the NFL, and he's expected to remain one of the league's top tacklers as Green Bay travels to Tennessee in Week 3.