green Bay Packers Coach Matt LaFleur decried the antics of rookie linebacker Quaye Walker during Sunday night’s game against the Detroit Lions.
Walker was penalized in the fourth quarter after he apparently pushed a member of the Lions training staff who was trying to run back. d’andre swift, Walker was ejected from the game.
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Green Bay Packers linebacker Quaye Walker runs down the field after fouling during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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“It’s unacceptable,” the Packers coach said via Pro Football Talk. “I have much higher standards for our players than doing silly things like that. We’ve got a guy out twice. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that in my career. We got it. ” Too mentally tough.
“Whenever our players commit personal fouls I take it very personally because I think it’s always a reflection of ourselves and the standards we set for these players. Have to learn because it is unacceptable.”
Green Bay Packers linebacker Quaye Walker, #7, celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Detroit would take the lead with a touchdown later on the drive.
were walkers already kicked out A game between the Packers and the Buffalo Bills earlier in the season. In that game, Walker shoved a Bills coach to the sidelines in the second quarter.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks to linebacker Quaye Walker, left, as Walker is fouled during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Walker has had a great season with the Packers in his rookie year. Coming into the game against the Lions, he recorded 114 tackles with 1.5 sacks, five tackles for loss, four QB hits and one fumble recovery.