Anthony Walker Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Headed to Tampa Bay The Buccaneers signed Walker off the Colts' practice squad Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Walker's last in-game action came with the Dolphins in 2024, when he appeared in 14 contests and recorded 68 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defensed, with one interception. Now with the Buccaneers, Walker is likely to play a depth role in the team's inside linebacker corps.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Working out for former team Walker (knee) has a workout scheduled with the Colts on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Walker was released with a non-football injury designation by the Buccaneers on Monday but is healthy enough a few days later to work out for Indianapolis, where he played from 2017 through 2020 prior to joining Cleveland for three years and Miami for one. Tampa Bay had expressed interest in adding Walker to its practice squad if he doesn't join a 53-man roster elsewhere.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Working out for former team Walker (knee) has a workout scheduled with the Colts on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Tampa Bay The Bucs released Walker (knee) on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Walker didn't practice at all during training camp, as he spent the entirety of the summer on the active/PUP list recovering from a knee injury. The Bucs didn't feel like Walker would be able to contribute in Week 1, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports, but the team has interest in signing him to the practice squad if he doesn't land a job elsewhere.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to field Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Sunday that Walker (lower leg), who remains on the active/non-football injury list, is "close" to returning to practice, Brianna Dix of the t...

Impact Bowles specified that Walker is recovering from a lower leg injury sustained earlier this offseason. Once health, Walker is expected to compete for a starting role at inside linebacker.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with knee injury Walker has not participated in training camp practices due to a knee injury, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Walker opened camp on the NFI list, and the injury is severe enough for him to be considered week-to-week. That puts him in jeopardy of missing the Bucs' preseason games, starting with their opener against the Titans on Aug. 9. SirVocea Dennis and Deion Jones will have the opportunity to compete for starting snaps at inside linebacker beside Lavonte David while Walker is recovering from his injury.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as week-to-week Walker (undisclosed) was deemed week-to-week on Wednesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Walker was placed on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday and head coach Todd Bowles announced Wednesday he is week-to-week. The 29-year-old spent last season with Miami where he recorded 68 tackles before signing with Tampa Bay in March. The Buccaneers are missing one starting inside linebacker after K.J. Britt left in free agency, and Walker is expected to be in line for the job with Deion Jones and SirVocea Dennis also competing for an opportunity.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on NFI list The Bucs placed Walker (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday.

Impact Walker dealt with a knee injury at the end of the 2024 season, but it's possible he's nursing some other type of injury to begin camp. After tallying 68 tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass breakups, including one interception, across 14 regular-season contests with the Dolphins last year, Walker signed a one-year deal with Tampa Bay back in March. He's expected to be a key contributor in the Bucs' linebacker group in 2025.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Walker & Bucky Irving on Competing For Each Other | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving & LB Anthony Walker as they speak to the media during the final day of Bucs 2025 minicamp.

JUNE 12 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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MARCH 21 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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MARCH 20 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Anthony Walker Jr.'s Connection With Lavonte David | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. spoke to the media on Wednesday after signing his contract with the team. LB Walker Jr. d...

MARCH 19 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs Linebacker Room Coming Into Focus The Bucs added to their linebacker room in free agency. But it wasn't the type of move anyone expected. Anthony Walker is coming off of a do...

MARCH 16 • PEWTERREPORT.COM

NFL transactions roundup: Dolphins, Bucs LBs swap spots Linebacker K.J.Britt and Anthony Walker are trading places.ESPN reported Thursday that the Buccaneers have agreed to a one-year deal with Wa...

MARCH 13 • KANSASCITY.COM

Heads to Tampa Bay Walker (knee) signed a one-year contract with the Buccaneers on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Walker and fellow interior linebacker K.J. Britt effectively swapped places between Tampa Bay and Miami, both signing one-year contracts with the other's former team Thursday. Across 14 regular-season appearances (eight starts) with the Dolphins in 2024, Walker compiled 68 tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks and two passes defensed (including one interception). He missed the team's final three games due to a knee injury but figures to be ready for the start of offseason activities with his new squad.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Tallies 68 stops in 2024 Walker (knee) racked up 68 tackles (34 solo), 1.0 sacks, two passes defensed and one interception across 14 regular-season appearances with the Dolphins in 2024.

Impact Walker valued into a starting role on defense Week 9, coinciding with the Dolphins' decision to move on from David Long, and gained brief fantasy value in deeper IDP formats as a result of his every-down gig. He missed Miami's final two regular-season contests due to a knee injury, however. The 29-year-old veteran is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is out and Tyler Huntley is starting in his place vs. Jets

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JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Week 18 Walker (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Walker will miss a second straight contest, as the Dolphins hold on to slim playoff hopes headed into Week 18. Tyrel Dodson and Jordyn Brooks will see the bulk of the linebacker snaps against New York, with Quinton Bell and Duke Riley behind them.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Still not practicing Walker (knee) did not practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Walker didn't practice at all last week and ended up missing Sunday's victory over Cleveland. He'll likely need to return to practice in some capacity before the end of Friday in order to have a chance of suiting up in this Sunday's matchup versus the Jets. With Walker out of action last weekend, Tyrel Dodson got the start at inside linebacker and put up a huge performance, racking up 15 tackles and an interception en route to winning the AFC Defensive Player of the Week award.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Huntley will get more practice reps than injured Tagovailoa ahead of Dolphins' must-win game at Jets

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DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

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