ERIK WALDEN RUMORS & GOSSIP

Packers' OLB Walden takes blame for 2012

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Erik Walden had an opportunity to be a full-time starter last season at outside linebacker for the Packers on the opposite end of Clay Matthews. Looking back now, Walden knows that his season went about as poorly as could be imagined.Despite Green Bay's 13-0 start to the season, the Packers' defense struggled getting to the quarterback and was giving up...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  1 day ago

Packers re-sign OLB Erik Walden

The Green Bay Packers have re-signed outside linebacker Erik Walden. Walden appeared in 16 games for the Packers last season, with 15 starts. He had three sacks, two passes defensed and a fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown. He originally signed with the Packers as a free agent in October 2010 and went on to play in nine games with two starts that season, along with...
Via AP on Fox  |  April 23, 2012

Draft plans unchanged after re-signing Walden

GREEN BAY, Wis. In a bit of a surprising move, the Packers have re-signed outside linebacker Erik Walden. However, this will likely have zero effect on what general manager Ted Thompson plans to do in the upcoming NFL draft. Walden started the first 15 games of the 2011 season at right outside linebacker but lost his starting job in the final week of the regular season to Brad...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  April 23, 2012

Report: Packers Resign OLB Erik Walden

Everyone take a deep breath and relax. The Packers have announced that they have re-signed outside linebacker Erik Walden; details of the contract were not made available, but considering the lack of interest Walden received during free agency and the fact that the signing is a mere 3 days before the NFL draft indicates that Walden probably took a 1 year minimum contract. Walden...
Via Jersey Al's Packers Blog  |  April 23, 2012

Packers LB Walden reaches deal to resolve charge

Erik Walden's attorney says the Green Bay Packers linebacker has reached a deferred judgment agreement to resolve a disorderly conduct-domestic abuse charge. Defense attorney Steve Richards says Walden has agreed to perform 50 hours of community service and continue counseling. Richards says Walden will not be found guilty of anything for now, and the charge will be dismissed...
Via AP on Fox  |  February 10, 2012

Should Packers OLB Erik Walden Play Sunday Against the Giants?

One day after being released from Brown County jail, Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Erik Ealden made an appearance in front of his teammates to offer an apology for the actions that led to his arrest early Friday morning over a domestic assault incident with his live-in girlfriend. “I want to apologize to the entire organization, my teammates and the fans,” Walden...
Via Jersey Al's Packers Blog  |  November 30, 2011

Packers' Walden addresses media about arrest

GREEN BAY, Wis. One day after being released from jail for suspicion of domestic violence, Packers linebacker Erik Walden addressed the media inside Lambeau Field to apologize for his arrest over the Thanksgiving weekend. Walden met with coach Mike McCarthy on Tuesday, but did not reveal what was discussed in their conversation. When asked if he had resigned himself to the possibility...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  November 29, 2011

Walden held on domestic violence charge

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden was arrested early Friday on suspicion of assaulting his live-in girlfriend, a newspaper reported Friday on its website.Walden likely will remain in jail on suspicion of felony domestic violence-substantial battery until at least Monday because the Brown County Court was closed Friday for the holiday, according to greenbaypressgazette...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  November 25, 2011
POLICE BLOTTER

Packer arrested on battery charges

Green Bay linebacker Erik Walden was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion that he assaulted his live-in girlfriend. 

Via IMAGE CPR  |  November 25, 2011

Erik Walden’s On-Field Theatrics: Exit Stage Left?

There were a lot of things that can be taken away from the Packers more-difficult-than-it-should-have–been 45-38 win over the San Diego Chargers, in particular on the defensive side of the ball, but there is one player I want to focus on and what his role should be in the Packers defense going forward. Erik Walden, come on down. After watching his breakout game against the Chicago...
Via Jersey Al's Packers Blog  |  November 08, 2011
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