Bears' DeMarcus Walker: Up to 3.5 sacks this season
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Walker tallied five tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional QB hit, in the 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
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Walker tallied 1.0 sacks and three stops in the 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: Ready to go Sunday
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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
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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.
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 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
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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: Full go Thursday
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Walker (shin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
The veteran defensive end popped up on Chicago's injury report Wednesday with a shin issue, but it seems as if he's already been able to move past it, as he was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Walker has had a solid season thus far, appearing in 14 games and logging 24 total tackles, including 2,0 sacks and an additional five tackles for loss.
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Bears' DeMarcus Walker: Nursing leg injury
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Walker (leg) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Walker played a season-high 52 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss at Cleveland, so it's not immediately clear when he picked up the leg issue. He'll probably need to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Bears' DeMarcus Walker: Expected to start at defensive end
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Walker is expected to be a key part of the revamped Chicago defense this season, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
After recording seven sacks last year, the Bears signed Walker in free agency. However, he doesn't project to be a team's primary pass rusher. Once the team added Yannick Ngakoue in free agency, it potentially put Walker in a better situation with less attention spent on him by opposing offensive lines. This gives him a fair chance to have another productive season in the sack column.
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Bears' DeMarcus Walker: Agrees to deal with busy Bears
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Walker agreed to a three-year, $21 million contract with the Bears, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Walker racked up a career-high seven sacks in 2022 with the Titans. The Bears will be Walker's fourth team, as the 28-year-old defensive lineman spent four years in Denver and one apiece in Houston and Tennessee before cashing in on his breakout season with this contract.
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Titans' DeMarcus Walker: Two sacks Sunday
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Walker recorded five tackles (four solo), including two sacks, in Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Chargers.
Walker played a season-high 59 percent of Tennessee's defensive snaps with fellow edge defender Denico Autry (knee) sidelined Week 15. As a result, the sixth-year defensive end reached 6.5 tackles in the past eight weeks, setting a new career high in this category for Walker. The 28-year-old now ranks third on the team in sacks behind Jeffery Simmons (7.5) and Autry (seven), and he should continue serving a prominent role in this depleted corps of pass rushers Week 16 against Houston.
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Texans' DeMarcus Walker: Moves back to IR
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Walker (hamstring) was removed from the COVID list and returned to injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Walker was placed on IR on Dec. 4 after picking up a hamstring injury in Week 12 against the Jets. How much Walker's move to the COVID list derailed his return is unknown, but he has been on IR for the minimum of three weeks. He'll try to return to the field soon and not end the season on IR.
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Texans' DeMarcus Walker: Shifts to COVID list
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The Texans placed Walker (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Walker was already on IR due to an undisclosed injury and ruled out for Week 15. He will now face the additional hurdle of having to fully clear the league's COVID protocols before returning to team facilities.
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Texans' DeMarcus Walker: Placed on injured reserve
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Walker (hamstring) was placed on IR on Saturday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Walker was injured in Week 12 against the Jets and was unable to practice all week, which led to him being ruled out for Week 13 on Friday. The move to IR guarantees he will miss the next three weeks and will lead to added opportunity for either Roy Lopez (illness) or Jaleel Johnson.
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Texans' DeMarcus Walker: Set to join Houston
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Walker has indicated that he's signing with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Walker visited the Texans for a workout, and apparently the two sides worked out a deal during that time. The details of Walker's contract have not yet been made available, but he figures to play at least a rotational role on Houston's defensive line after recording 4.0 sacks in 2019 and 4.5 sacks in 2020, both with the Broncos.
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Broncos' DeMarcus Walker: Placed on injured reserve
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The Broncos placed Walker (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Walker played 17 defensive snaps in Week 1 and didn't record a tackle, and he was hurt early in this past Sunday's game against the Steelers. He's eligible to return in Week 6 against the Dolphins, but the Broncos have iffy depth going forward, as Jurrell Casey and Shelby Harris are the only remaining defensive ends. The team will likely bring in reinforcements as a result.
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Broncos' DeMarcus Walker: Expected to miss several weeks
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Walker (calf) is expected to miss several weeks according to head coach Vic Fangio.
Walker will remain on the active roster while he misses time. The defensive end suffered the calf injury in Week 2's loss to the Steelers. The Broncos are dealing with a handful of injuries along the defensive line, including Dre'Mont Jones (knee) and Jonathan Harris (illness), so they may look to bring in some extra help while Walker remains sidelined.
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Broncos' DeMarcus Walker: Will not return Week 2
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Walker (calf) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
The Florida State product garnered 21 percent of the defensive snaps Week 1 against the Titans, but Vic Fangio's unit will now be forced to search elsewhere for depth defensive end snaps. Dre'Mont Jones will likely see a resulting uptick in usage behind starters Jurrell Casey and Shelby Harris.
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Broncos' DeMarcus Walker: Questionable for Sunday
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Walker (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Walker returned to a limited practice Thursday to earn the questionable tag. Jonathan Harris could see extra playing time if Walker is forced to sit out.
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Broncos' DeMarcus Walker: No practice Wednesday
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Coach Vic Fangio said Wednesday that Walker (ankle) is not practicing, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Walker missed Week 15's loss to the Chiefs due to an ankle issue, and he's yet to make tangible progress in his recovery. He'll almost certainly need to resume practicing in some capacity ahead of Sunday's tilt against the Lions for any chance of retaking the field.
