The Green Bay Packers upgraded linebacker Quay Walker from non-participant at Wednesday’s practice to limited on Thursday, suggesting the second-year defender is progressing through the concussion protocol and has a chance to play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.
Matt LaFleur could only confirm that Walker was still in the concussion protocol, but returning to the practice field — even in a limited capacity — is a sure sign that Walker has taken a step forward in the league’s return to play protocol.
Walker, who had the game-clinching pick-six in Week 1, suffered a concussion at the end of the touchdown run when Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright hit him as he entered the end zone.