Packers GM Plans to Retain Quay Walker, Devonte Wyatt Beyond 2025

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has stated the team's intention to keep 2022 first-round picks Quay Walker and Devonte Wyatt with the organization beyond the 2025 season, either by exercising their fifth-year options or through contract extensions. The decisions on their futures will be made after the 2025 NFL Draft, with the deadline for the fifth-year option set for May 1. Walker, a starting linebacker, has amassed over 100 tackles in each of his first three seasons but has faced some criticism for inconsistent play, while Wyatt has shown flashes of strong performance as a defensive tackle but has not consistently started. The projected fifth-year option salaries are $14.75 million for Walker and $13.92 million for Wyatt. Extensions are also being considered, as they could provide more financial flexibility for the team and the players. Gutekunst emphasized the team's commitment to retaining both players as part of the Packers' long-term plans.