Raiders signing LBs Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker
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Former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Quay Walker was elite throughout his time with the Green Bay Packers, but now he has a new football home
Quay Walker's promising growth coincides with his departure. With a new linebacker acquired, the Green Bay Packers pivot away from their former first-round pick.
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Former Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker inked a long-term contract with the Las Vegas Raiders during the NFL’s legal tampering period, reuniting with former college teammate Nakobe Dean in a revamped front seven.
Former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Quay Walker is expected to sign a huge free agent deal this offseason
Walker was part of a Georgia defense that ranked No. 1 in the country in points allowed (10.2 ppg), the top mark posted since Alabama (8.2 ppg) in 2011. He also helped the Bulldogs rank No. 2 in the nation in both overall defense (268.9 ypg) and run defense (78.9 ypg) in 2021.
The Las Vegas Raiders had a massive need at linebacker, and spent big money landing two of the best ones in free agency. The post Raiders Reunite 2 Former Georgia Star LBs in Las Vegas With Signings appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Las Vegas Raiders have recently added a flurry of former Georgia Bulldog players during the NFL's free agency period.
Walker led Green Bay in tackles four straight seasons and is one of three NFL players since 2000 to record at least 100 tackles and 1.5 sacks in each of his first four NFL seasons.