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Bears' DeMarcus Walker: Up to 3.5 sacks this season
DeMarcus Walker tallied five tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional QB hit, in the Chicago Bears' 30-27 overtime loss to the Vikings on Sunday.Although this was the second consecutive game in which Walker recorded a sack, this was the first time since Week 8 the veteran posted more than three tackles. Unless Walker can post improved tackle totals with some consistency, he'll remain a sack-dependent IDP.
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Bears' DeMarcus Walker: Back in sack column
DeMarcus Walker tallied 1.0 sacks and three stops in the Chicago Bears' 20-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.Walker collected his first sack since Week 6, and he now has 2.5 sacks this season. the veteran has three or fewer tackles in six games this season, making him a low-floor IDP with occasional upside games.
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Bears' DeMarcus Walker: Highest tackle total of season
DeMarcus Walker tallied eight stops in the Chicago Bears' 18-15 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.Walker has posted between one and four tackles in five games this season. This week was the second time the defensive end recorded at least seven stops. With just 1.5 sacks on the season, Walker remains a low-floor IDP with occasional upside.
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Bears' DeMarcus Walker: Notches sack
DeMarcus Walker recorded five tackles and a sack in the Chicago Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.Walker has posted inconsistent tackle totals throughout the season, and this was the second time in six games he's had more than three stops. After failing to record a sack in four games, Walker now has 1.5 sacks over his last two games. He'll likely remain a low-floor IDP option going forward.
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Bears' DeMarcus Walker: Ready to go Sunday
DeMarcus Walker (groin) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Texans.Walker has been battling a groin injury over the last couple weeks, but he'll be able to play through it for the second consecutive game. The defensive end recorded a solo tackle in Week 1 versus the Titans and he'll be back in his starting role on Chicago's defensive line.
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Bears' DeMarcus Walker: Active Sunday
DeMarcus Walker (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.The defensive was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday. With Walker and Montez Sweat both suiting up after being listed as questionable, Chicago's defensive line has both of its starting ends for Week 1. Walker recorded 30 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, in 2023 during his first year with the team after signing a three-year deal.
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Bears' DeMarcus Walker: Logs limited session Friday
DeMarcus Walker (groin) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.After a second consecutive limited practice session Friday, Walker is officially listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans. The Chicago Bears' defensive line could be thin in Week 1, as Montez Sweat (toe) and Darrell Taylor (foot) are also listed as questionable. Expect rookie Austin Booker to see more snaps on Chicago's defensive line with Walker, Sweat and Taylor all potentially missing Sunday's contest.
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Bears' DeMarcus Walker: Pops up on injury report
DeMarcus Walker was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice session due to a groin injury.The injury appears to be recent, as Walker was able to practice in full Wednesday. His participation in Friday's session will provide a clearer picture on his status for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Titans.
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Bears' DeMarcus Walker: Possible improved situation
DeMarcus Walker recorded at least half a sack in three of Chicago's last four games in 2023 and will have a full season playing across from Montez Sweat.During his first year with the Chicago Bears, Walker posted just 3.5 sacks. The pass rusher was coming off a breakout season with Tennessee in 2022 with 7.0 sacks. However, last year after the Week 13 bye, Walker recorded a partial sack in all but one game. That success likely had to do with Montez Sweat becoming a focal point of opposing offenses. It's possible Walker carries his late-season success into 2024.
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Bears' DeMarcus Walker: Completes first year in Chicago
DeMarcus Walker posted two tackles, including a sack, in the Chicago Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.Playing on the fourth team in his seven-year career, Walker logged a career-high 688 snaps, which was 258 more snaps than the next-highest total. From a productivity standpoint, the veteran defensive end totaled 30 tackles, including 3.5 sacks. Going into his age-29 season, Walker has two years remaining on his contract with the Bears. If he retains his role in the defense, Walker will be a low-ceiling IDP option.