Mid-February in Green Bay usually involves two things: sub-zero temperatures and Brian Gutekunst meticulously weighing the value of homegrown talent.
As the 2026 franchise tag window opens, the spotlight in Titletown has shifted away from Jordan Love’s record-breaking extension and toward the man protecting his blindside in Rasheed Walker.
The Left Tackle Conundrum
Walker has been one of the NFL’s most surprising success stories. A former seventh-round pick who was thrust into the starting lineup following David Bakhtiari’s departure, Walker has started nearly every game over the past two seasons. In 2025, he ranked 15th among all tackles in pass-block win rate and allowed just five sacks in 588 pass pro snaps.