The Facts: Walker has received permission from the team to explore trade opportunities and a deal is expected before this weekend's NFL draft, league sources with direct knowledge of the situation said.
Diehards Line:Walker is visiting the New Orleans Saints on Thursday and is scheduled to visit the Denver Broncos on Friday. The Packers are also engaging in trade talks with the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles but talks aren't as far along as they are with the Saints and Broncos. Walker, who expects his surgically repaired knee to be ready for training camp, does not have any visits scheduled beyond the Saints and Broncos. ... Stay tuned.