Rasheed Walker, an offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers, is catching more attention than he bargained for after a recent trip to LaGuardia Airport went off the rails. In a bewildering series of events, he was arrested for attempting to check a bag that contained a firearm along with ammunition. Yes, you heard that right—a loaded surprise was hidden among his belongings, and it didn’t end well.

According to his attorney, Arthur L. Aidala, Walker mistakenly believed that he could travel with his legally licensed gun from Wisconsin. Upon arrival at the airport, Walker informed staff about the unloaded firearm in a lockbox, which eventually led to his arrest. Not surprisingly, this incident raises questions about athletes being aware of varying state laws regarding firearms, especially when they’re constantly on the move.

Despite facing serious charges, which include two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and one count of criminal possession of a firearm, Walker has been released on his own recognizance. Now the burning question is whether he'll face any repercussions from the NFL for this off-the-field mishap. After all, traveling with a firearm is a hefty risk, and we must wonder who checks the "baggage" of a professional player before their journey?