The Green Bay Packers wrapped up their 2025 NFL season with a 9-7-1 record, finishing second in the NFC North under head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst. Highlights included clinching a third straight playoff berth, quarterback Jordan Love improved to 3-0 on Thanksgiving games, and sweeping the Lions for the first time since 2020.
However, the Packers failed to win the division for the fourth consecutive year and bowed out in the Wild Card playoffs with a 31-27 loss to the Chicago Bears, marked by a late comeback attempt that fell short. Now, one of their long-time starters will be suiting up for a different NFC team.
Sep 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur looks on during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Sep 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur looks on during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Green Bay Parts Ways with OT Rasheed Walker as He Signs 1-Year Deal with Panthers
In a move that impacts the Green Bay’s offensive line depth heading into 2026, former Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker has agreed to a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, per reports from Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. The signing comes as the Panthers look to bolster their protection for quarterback Bryce Young following left tackle Ikem Ekwonu’s ruptured patella tendon injury in January, potentially giving Walker a starting opportunity.
Rasheed Walker’s Tenure with Green Bay
Walker, a seventh-round pick (No. 249 overall) out of Penn State in the 2022 NFL Draft, spent his first four seasons with the Green Bay Packers. According to Pro Football Reference, he appeared in 30 games from 2022 to 2025, providing valuable snaps at left tackle. In the 2025 season specifically, Walker played in all 17 games for the Packers, starting 16 of them as part of an offensive line that supported Jordan Love’s passing attack and running back Josh Jacobs’ ground game.
While advanced metrics like sacks allowed aren’t directly tracked on Pro Football Reference’s basic player pages, Walker’s consistent starting role in 2025 highlighted his development into a reliable protector on the blind side. His departure leaves the Packers with questions at tackle, where Zach Tom and others will need to step up, potentially prompting Green Bay to target reinforcements in free agency or the draft.
What This Means for Packers Fans
For Packers faithful, losing Walker—a homegrown talent who contributed to the team’s playoff push—stings, especially after a season of ups and downs. The Green Bay Packers now turn their focus to rebuilding the line to protect Love and maintain their competitive edge in the NFC North. As the offseason progresses, expect GM Brian Gutekunst to make moves that keep the Packers in contention for a deeper playoff run in 2026.
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