Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Tallies 10 tackles vs. Raiders
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Walker registered 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 34-19 win over the Raiders.
Walker has logged at least nine combined tackles in three straight games, and he was the Dolphins' second-leading tackler Sunday behind Jordyn Brooks (11). Walker has played at least 59 defensive snaps in each of the last three games, though he could cede his starting linebacker spot to Tyrel Dodson, who the Dolphins claimed off waivers Tuesday.
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Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Nabs first interception of season
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Walker recorded nine tackles (three solo) and an interception during Monday's 23-15 win against the Rams.
Walker was in the right place at the right time toward the end of the first quarter of Monday's game after a Matthew Stafford pass was deflected at the line of scrimmage, and he earned his first interception since 2020 when he was with Indianapolis. He'll look to build on his momentum in Week 11 versus the Raiders.
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Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Will continue to be starter
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Speaking with the media Friday, Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver said Walker will continue to start at linebacker ahead of David Long, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
The Dolphins made the lineup change last Sunday against the Bills, and Walker ended up leading the team with 10 tackles (four solo) while playing all 59 defensive snaps. Long played zero defensive snaps and 15 on special teams after being an every-down linebacker earlier in the season. It's a big change for IDP players.
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Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Dolphins' leading tackler in loss
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Walker recorded 10 tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 30-27 loss at Buffalo.
Walker played all 59 of Miami's defensive snaps in Week 9, and he turned in his highest single-game tackle total of the season thus far. It looks like he may have permanently supplanted David Long as a starter at inside linebacker, which would put him on the IDP radar for a Week 10 matchup against the Rams.
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Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Steps up production in start
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Walker recorded nine total tackles (three solo) in Monday's 31-12 loss to the Titans.
Walker was thrust into a starting role with David Long (hamstring) unavailable, playing a season-high 56 defensive snaps. The nine takedowns were his highest total since Week 4 of the 2023 season and Walker has now registered 12 total tackles (five solo) over four games in 2024.
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Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Good to go for Week 1
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Walker (knee) was a full participant for Thursday's practice session, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Walker was limited Wednesday due to a knee issue, but the 2017 fifth-round pick practiced with no restrictions Thursday and appears to be good to go for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Jaguars. Walker appeared in 12 regular-season games for the Browns last season, finishing with 44 tackles (23 solo), four passes defended, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
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Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Held out Monday
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Walker (undisclosed) didn't practice Monday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
The Dolphins signed a pair of new inside linebackers in Walker and Jordyn Brooks (undisclosed) in early March, but each offseason acquisition is now dealing with an injury. Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Monday that he expects Walker to return "sooner than later," so the 28-year-old's injury is likely minor. However, it's definitely something to monitor as the preseason continues.
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Dolphins' Anthony Walker: To sign with Dolphins
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Miami plans to sign Walker to a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Walker missed the final stretch of the 2023 season due to a knee injury that landed him on Cleveland's injured reserve list, but he's now set to get a fresh start with the Dolphins in 2024. Miami is also in line to bring aboard Jordyn Brooks at linebacker next year.
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Browns' Anthony Walker: Shifts to IR
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The Browns placed Walker (knee) on injured reserve Friday.
Walker has been dealing with this knee issue over the last handful of weeks, and his most recent appearance came in Week 14. The 28-year-old will now be forced to miss the Browns' next four games, but he is eligible to return to the field if Cleveland makes it to the Super Bowl. Expect Tony Fields to fill in for Walker in the Browns' linebacker corps for the foreseeable future.
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Browns' Anthony Walker: Unavailable for Week 16
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Walker (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Texans, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Walker will miss a second consecutive game as he nurses a knee injury. Jordan Kunaszyk (calf) is also unavailable for Week 16, so Tony Fields will once again see an increase in workload at middle linebacker versus Houston.
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Browns' Anthony Walker: Will play at Rams
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Walker (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at the Rams, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Walker missed practice Thursday, but he was able to return to action Friday, putting himself back on pace to suit up in Week 13. He should start at linebacker Sunday next to Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and Sione Takitaki.
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Browns' Anthony Walker: Questionable against Broncos
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Walker (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Mark Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Walker injured his hamstring in the Week 11 win over the Steelers. He's hoping to avoid missing any additional game action Sunday in Denver. If Walker's unable to play, Mohamoud Diabate could draw the start at middle linebacker.
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Browns' Anthony Walker: Could miss time
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Walker is week-to-week after suffering a hamstring injury in Sunday's win over the Steelers, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Walker was unable to return to the game after suffering the injury, His week-to-week status would indicate that he may be closer to doubtful than questionable for a Week 12 matchup with the Broncos.
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Browns' Anthony Walker: Will play at Indianapolis
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Walker (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at the Colts, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Despite sustaining a concussion in Week 6 versus San Francisco, Walker is good to go for Sunday. He'll step back into a starting role at linebacker in Week 7.
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Browns' Anthony Walker: Won't return Sunday
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Walker has been ruled out of Sunday's contest against the 49ers after sustaining a concussion, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Walker had one tackle on the day before exiting the game. He was unable to pass the league's concussion protocols in the third quarter and will not return.
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Browns' Anthony Walker: Has solid effort
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Walker recorded nine tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 28-3 loss to the Ravens.
Walker's nine tackles were a season-high, as were his 40 defensive snaps played. The veteran linebacker has had a slow start in the tackle department, recording just 10 combined tackles in the team's first three games. His performance against Baltimore may be a sign that the 28-year-old is returning to his old self after dealing with a long recovery from a torn quadriceps injury that ended his 2022 season prematurely. He'll work to keep the momentum rolling through the team's Week 5 bye and into Week 6, when the Browns take the field again against the 49ers.
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Browns' Anthony Walker: Still rehabbing
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Walker (quadriceps) was rehabbing on the side field to start mandatory minicamp, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Walker suffered a season-ending quadriceps tear in Week 3 last year and continues to work his way back to full strength. The veteran linebacker re-signed with Cleveland this offseason on a one-year deal, and when healthy, he'll presumably reclaim his starting spot. There hasn't been any indication Walker is in danger of missing the start of the 2023 campaign.
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Browns' Anthony Walker: Stays with Cleveland
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Walker (quadriceps) agreed Wednesday with the Browns on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Walker appeared in only three games for the Browns last season before suffering a torn quad and being shut down after requiring surgery. The veteran linebacker should be able to return to full health ahead of the upcoming season and will likely be in line to serve as the Browns' starting middle linebacker.
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Browns' Anthony Walker: Needs season-ending surgery
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Walker's MRI on Friday revealed a torn quadriceps tendon, which will require season-ending surgery to repair, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The recovery timetable for such an injury is 5-to-7 months, so Walker should be recovered soon after the conclusion of the playoffs. With Walker sidelined for the rest of the 2022 campaign, Jacob Phillips is expected to slide into the starting middle linebacker spot for the Browns.
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Browns' Anthony Walker: Set for MRI
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Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Thursday that Walker will undergo an MRI on his sprained left knee, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Walker was carted off with an air cast on his left leg after he suffered a knee sprain in Thursday's 29-17 win against Pittsburgh. While these MRI results will reveal more about the exact severity of this injury, it's possible the middle linebacker will be sidelined for an extended period of time. Walker recorded 113 tackles over 13 regular-season games for Cleveland last year, so his potential absence would be a major hit for the team's defense moving forward.
