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 obtained rookie edge rusher Arden Walker from the Minnesota Vikings through the waiver wire on Tuesday, according to league transaction wire reports. The Packers had an empty roster spot and did not require a corresponding roster adjustment. Walker, an undrafted rookie from Colorado, was waived by the Vikings on Monday.
Walker stands 6-2 and weighs 250 pounds. In the Vikings' preseason opener, he played 17 snaps, recording two stops and earning a 69.8 grade on Pro Football Focus. A transfer from Missouri, Walker played in 36 games at Colorado, tallying 91 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles. He served as a starter for 11 games in 2025.
Walker generated 27 pressures during both the 2024 and 2025 seasons, with his peak performance occurring in 2024 when he secured a career-high 79.8 grade and a nearly elite 88.5 pass rush grade on Pro Football Focus. Before securing a spot with the Vikings, Walker remained undrafted. He will need to clear a physical examination before officially joining the Packers' roster, but he could start practicing with the team as early as Wednesday.
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