PackerPro42
03-09-2007, 09:05 PM
Ex-Giants cornerback set for free-agent visit
By Pete Dougherty
pdougher@greenbaypressgazette.com
The Green Bay Packers this weekend will bring in Frank Walker, another free-agent candidate for backup cornerback.
Walker, 25, was a sixth-round pick of the New York Giants in 2003 and started five games in his four years there. His agent, Harold Lewis, said Walker will visit the Packers on Sunday and Monday.
The Packers are looking for Nos. 3 and 4 cornerbacks to play in their nickel and dime defenses behind starters Charles Woodson and Al Harris. The Packers also had Cincinnati’s Tory James, a 33-year-old free agent, in for a visit earlier this week.
Last season, Walker, who played in college at Tuskegee, played mostly on special teams. In the three previous seasons, he had five interceptions combined playing mainly as a backup. He visited the New Orleans Saints today.
Lewis also represents defensive tackle Kenderick Allen, who missed the final 12 games last season for the Packers because of a broken foot. He said the Packers have expressed an interest in bringing back Allen, who last year played for a one-year contract that consisted of a $50,000 bonus and $600,000 salary.
“We’ve talked about (Allen re-signing) and definitely he’s interested in coming back over there,†Lewis said. “I know they’re kind of involved in a couple other guys, but I know we have (Walker) coming up Sunday and Monday, so I’m sure we’ll be talking then.â€
The Packers’ interest in free-agent safety Deon Grant ended abruptly today when he signed a six-year, $30 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks that reportedly included a bonus of more than $11 million.
By Pete Dougherty
pdougher@greenbaypressgazette.com
The Green Bay Packers this weekend will bring in Frank Walker, another free-agent candidate for backup cornerback.
Walker, 25, was a sixth-round pick of the New York Giants in 2003 and started five games in his four years there. His agent, Harold Lewis, said Walker will visit the Packers on Sunday and Monday.
The Packers are looking for Nos. 3 and 4 cornerbacks to play in their nickel and dime defenses behind starters Charles Woodson and Al Harris. The Packers also had Cincinnati’s Tory James, a 33-year-old free agent, in for a visit earlier this week.
Last season, Walker, who played in college at Tuskegee, played mostly on special teams. In the three previous seasons, he had five interceptions combined playing mainly as a backup. He visited the New Orleans Saints today.
Lewis also represents defensive tackle Kenderick Allen, who missed the final 12 games last season for the Packers because of a broken foot. He said the Packers have expressed an interest in bringing back Allen, who last year played for a one-year contract that consisted of a $50,000 bonus and $600,000 salary.
“We’ve talked about (Allen re-signing) and definitely he’s interested in coming back over there,†Lewis said. “I know they’re kind of involved in a couple other guys, but I know we have (Walker) coming up Sunday and Monday, so I’m sure we’ll be talking then.â€
The Packers’ interest in free-agent safety Deon Grant ended abruptly today when he signed a six-year, $30 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks that reportedly included a bonus of more than $11 million.