Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker exited Sunday’s showdown with the Houston Texans after suffering a head injury and has since been ruled out after being evaluated for a concussion in the first half.
Walker suffered the injury while helping make a tackle in the second quarter. He was down on the field for a few minutes before walking off under his own power.
Walker, a 2022 first-round pick, came into Week 7 leading the Packers defense in tackles with 51. He also had 1.5 sacks and four tackles for loss in six games.
Without Walker the rest of the way, the Packers will lean on rookie Edgerrin Cooper and veterans Isaiah McDuffie and Eric Wilson at linebacker. Rookie Ty’Ron Hopper will be a primary backup.
Walker will have to work through the league’s concussion protocol before returning to the field. The Packers face the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road next Sunday.
Walker has started 38 of the Packers’ 41 regular season games over the last three seasons.