Packers claim edge rusher Arden Walker off waivers from Vikings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Green Bay Packers claimed rookie edge rusher Arden Walker off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday. Walker, who went undrafted this year, had been recently waived by the Vikings. The Packers are looking to bolster their edge rusher depth due to injuries affecting rookies Dani Dennis-Sutton and Nyjalik Kelly. Walker played 17 snaps for the Vikings in their preseason opener, making two stops and earning an acceptable grade on Pro Football Focus. He is expected to pass a physical to officially join the Packers' roster and could begin practicing with the team soon.
- •Arden Walker was claimed after being waived by the Vikings.
- •The Packers are dealing with multiple edge rusher injuries.
- •Walker played 36 games at Colorado before going undrafted.
- •He could practice with the Packers as soon as Wednesday.
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Packers claim edge rusher Arden Walker, fill roster
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Packers claim rookie edge rusher Arden Walker off waivers from Vikings
"In need of depth at edge rusher, the Packers claimed rookie Arden Walker off waivers from the Vikings on Tuesday.
"Arden Walker played 18 snaps in the Minnesota Vikings’ preseason opener before being waived on Monday
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 9:24 PMPackers claim edge rusher Arden Walker, fill roster
Arden Walker played 18 snaps in the Minnesota Vikings’ preseason opener before being waived on Monday
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 9:03 PMPackers claim rookie edge rusher Arden Walker off waivers from Vikings
In need of depth at edge rusher, the Packers claimed rookie Arden Walker off waivers from the Vikings on Tuesday.
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