Overview
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the top remaining free agent is now expected to target a one-year deal to re-enter free agency next year.
- Teams have cooled on long-term commitments for left tackles after last year’s pricey contracts, softening projections that once hovered around $21.8–$25 million per year.
- A high-cash one-year contract would still register a strong average-per-year number, preserving Green Bay’s projected compensatory pick value.
- Reporting from Justis Mosqueda identifies the Browns as a leading suitor, with the Lions also viewed as a logical fit if Walker accepts shorter-term terms.
- Multiple reports indicate clubs are monitoring the 49ers’ situation with Trent Williams, and one projection pegs a possible two-year outcome for Walker near $42 million total.