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The Athletic's projected starting left tackle Rasheed Walker for Matt Lafleur and the Green Bay Packers to be worth $82 million in 2026 NFL free agency.
One of the biggest decisions the Green Bay Packers face this offseason is what they will do with free agent left tackle Rasheed Walker. Part of why the decision is a big one is because of the split opinions on whether Walker is worth re-signing to what expects to be a major contract.
On Wednesday, The Athletic’s Daniel Popper provided an update on the left tackle’s value.
Popper projected Walker to be worth $82 million on a four-year contract this spring. On his list of the top 150 players in 2026 NFL free agency, Popper ranked Walker at No. 13.
“Walker is an athletic big man with good movement skills. He has quick lateral feet to shut down wide angles and steer rushers wide,” Popper wrote. “His active hands in pass protection make up for a less-than-ideal anchor. He relies on his upper-body strength in this phase. Walker fires off the ball in the run game and is a powerful player when he gets his momentum moving forward.
“A seventh-round pick in 2022, Walker has made 48 starts at left tackle over the past three seasons. He is the best tackle in this year’s free-agent class.”
Walker started every game but one during the 2025 season. At Pro Football Focus, he posted above average run blocking and pass protection grades during 2025.
In January, though, PFF’s Bradley Locker included Walker on his list of 2026 free agents every NFL team “can’t afford to lose.”
“The Packers’ offense has several stars, which leaves players like Walker overshadowed. But as the past two seasons demonstrate, he’s been a good pass blocker,” wrote Locker.
“Considering other injuries and questions along the team’s offensive line, the Packers should probably try to keep their left tackle.”