Two former Penn State pros land deals
Former Penn State captain Rasheed Walker signed a one‑year, $10 million deal with the Carolina Panthers, and ex‑DE Arnold Ebiketie inked a one‑year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles — moves confirmed in team reports this week [](https://onwardstate.com/2026/03/15/former-penn-state-football-defensive-end-arnold-ebiketie-signs-one-year-deal-with-the-philadelphia-eagles/).
Walker entered the NFL as a 7th‑round, 249th‑overall pick in the 2022 draft by the Green Bay Packers. (sports-reference.com) Carolina’s logjam at left tackle followed Ikem Ekwonu’s ruptured patellar tendon in the Panthers’ Jan. 10, 2026, playoff loss — a setback with a typical 6–12 month recovery window. (espn.ph) The Panthers had also lost backup Yosh Nijman to retirement and added veteran tackle Stone Forsythe earlier in free agency, leaving Walker as another experienced option on the blindside. (si.com) Walker has substantial pro experience — listed at 6‑6 and 320 pounds and showing 52 games played with 48 starts through his first four NFL seasons. (sports-reference.com) Arnold Ebiketie was a 2022 second‑round selection (38th overall) by the Atlanta Falcons after a college career that included three seasons at Temple and a final year at Penn State. (pro-football-reference.com) Ebiketie logged 36 tackles and 2.0 sacks in 2025 and has totaled roughly 16.5 career sacks since entering the league in 2022. (pro-football-reference.com) Philadelphia’s front office framed Ebiketie as a rotational, athletic edge addition after losing Jaelan Phillips in free agency, and the team confirmed the signing in an Eagles press release. (espn.com) Financial terms reported by league insiders peg Ebiketie’s deal at up to $7.3 million with approximately $4.3 million fully guaranteed, according to agent and media reports. (6abc.com)
