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Packers Free Agent Rasheed Walker Projected as Potential Overpay
The left tackle is expected to command a high price in free agency despite a subpar 2025 season.
Feb. 27, 2026 at 9:20pm
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Green Bay Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker is projected to be the highest-paid offensive lineman in free agency, with an estimated annual market value of $20.3 million. However, Walker graded out poorly in 2025 and is not regarded as a top free agent target, raising concerns that he may be an overpay for teams in need of offensive line help.
Why it matters
The Packers must decide whether to re-sign Walker at a premium price or let him test the open market, where he could potentially price himself out of their range. This decision will have significant salary cap implications and could impact the team's ability to address other roster needs.
The details
Walker's 64.6 Pro Football Focus grade in 2025 put him in the bottom 42% of ranked tackles, and his 55.4 mark in run blocking was in the bottom 20%. He also tallied nine penalties, tied for 17th-most among all linemen, and allowed five sacks (64th-best) and 34 pressures (67th). Despite these subpar numbers, Walker is still expected to command a lucrative multi-year contract, with Spotrac projecting a four-year, $80 million deal.
- Walker turned 26 years old in mid-February 2026.
The players
Rasheed Walker
A left tackle for the Green Bay Packers who is projected to be the highest-paid offensive lineman in free agency despite a poor 2025 season.
Braden Smith
An offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts who is projected to be the next highest-paid tackle in free agency, but at a lower annual cost than Walker.
What’s next
The Packers will need to decide whether to re-sign Walker at his projected market value or let him test free agency, where he may price himself out of their range.
The takeaway
This case highlights the risk of overpaying for free agents based on past performance, rather than recent production. The Packers must carefully weigh Walker's potential against his 2025 struggles to determine if he is worth the high price tag he is expected to command on the open market.
