Packers claim rookie edge rusher Arden Walker off waivers from Vikings
In need of depth at edge rusher, the Packers claimed rookie Arden Walker off waivers from the Vikings on Tuesday.
The Green Bay Packers have claimed rookie edge rusher Arden Walker from the Minnesota Vikings off waivers, according to Yahoo Sports. Walker, an undrafted rookie from Colorado, was waived by the Vikings on Monday. The Packers, who have an open roster spot, did not need to make a corresponding roster move. The move comes as the Packers may need additional depth at the edge rusher position, with rookie Dani Dennis-Sutton sidelined with an ongoing illness and rookie Nyjalik Kelly out due to a new knee injury.
Walker, who stands at 6-2 and weighs 250 pounds, played 17 snaps for the Vikings in their preseason opener, recording two stops and earning a Pro Football Focus grade of 69.8. A transfer from Missouri, Walker played in 36 games at Colorado, amassing 91 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles, while also being an 11-game starter in 2025.
His best season came in 2024, when he achieved a career-high 79.8 grade, including a near elite 88.5 pass rush grade. Walker will need to clear a physical before officially joining the Packers' roster, but he could be available to practice with the team as early as Wednesday.
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