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Star Packers LB Requests to Leave Just One Hour Before Kickoff Against Vikings After Receiving Emergency Call from Family

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Green Bay, Wisconsin – Just one hour before kickoff in the high-stakes matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings, the Packers’ defense was rocked by shocking news: star linebacker Quay Walker requested to leave the game after receiving an emergency call from his family.

Sources inside the organization confirmed that Walker’s mother was rushed to the hospital in their hometown of Cordele, Georgia, with a serious condition. Without hesitation, Walker reportedly removed his gear, left the locker room, and boarded a private flight to be by her side.

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The decision, though abrupt, was met with full support from the team and especially from Head Coach Matt LaFleur, who gave an emotional statement postgame:

"In moments like these, football doesn’t matter. We didn’t just lose a player. We’re praying for a son. Quay is family, and this entire team is standing with him, every second of the way."

Walker’s absence, the defensive anchor who has racked up over 325 tackles, 6 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles since entering the league, left a glaring hole in the Packers’ front seven. His elite instincts and tackling efficiency were sorely missed, especially in the second half when Dalvin Cook tore through the middle.

Still, rather than frustration, Packers fans flooded social media with an outpouring of love and support:

🧀 “Family comes first. Take care of her, Quay. Packers Nation has your back.”

🧀 “Tears before kickoff, but respect forever. We love you, number 7”

Medical staff in Cordele have yet to release an official update on Walker’s mother, though early reports suggest she is in stable condition after emergency treatment.

The team has not set a timeline for Walker’s return, but given his warrior mentality, a player who once recorded 8 tackles on a Thursday Night Football game while nursing a calf injury, fans believe he won’t stay away for long.

This wasn’t just a last-minute roster change. It was a raw reminder that behind the pads and tackles, these athletes are still sons, still human. And today, all of Green Bay held its breath for a mother in a hospital bed.

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