Packers' Walker apologizes for shoving member of Lions' training staff
Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker was ejected from Sunday night's game against the Detroit Lions for shoving a member of the Lions' training staff.
#Packers first-round rookie LB Quay Walker has been ejected for shoving a member of the #Lions training staff.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 9, 2023
Clear and obvious.pic.twitter.com/qxm9ycHt8I
On Monday, Walker apologized for his actions.
"I want to apologize publicly about what happened Sunday night," Walker tweeted. "I reacted off of my emotions again and take full responsibility of making another stupid decision. Since then, I've questioned myself on why did I do what I did when the trainer was doing his job!! I was wrong!!"
It was the second time this season that Walker was ejected from a game for shoving a member of the opposing team's staff. In Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills, Walker pushed someone on the Bills' sideline after making a tackle.
Quay Walker
— Ryan Noonan (@RyNoonan) January 9, 2023
Habitual line-stepper pic.twitter.com/ZalDoHI4xR
Walker finished Sunday's game with seven tackles. The Packers fell to the Lions, which eliminated Green Bay from playoff contention.
The 22-year-old Walker was a first-round pick in last year's draft. He had 121 tackles with 1.5 sacks and three forced fumbles this season.