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Back Home: A Football Journey Featuring Anthony Walker Jr. In 2024, linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. entered his eighth NFL season and his first as a member of the Miami Dolphins.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Will continue to be starter 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...

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins' leading tackler in loss Walker recorded 10 tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 30-27 loss at Buffalo.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up production in start Walker recorded nine total tackles (three solo) in Monday's 31-12 loss to the Titans.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 1 Walker (knee) was a full participant for Thursday's practice session, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held out Monday Walker (undisclosed) didn't practice Monday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The Dolphins signed a pair on new inside linebackers in Walker and Jordyn Brooks (undisclosed) earlier in the offseason, 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.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. talks Miami homecoming, Dolphins defense, overcoming injuries, free agency The last time Anthony Walker Jr. played a football game in South Florida, he finished off his high school career at Miami Monsignor Pace wit...

MARCH 19, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Miami Dolphins Sign Anthony Walker Jr. The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. as an unrestricted free agent from Cleveland.

MARCH 15, 2024 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Is newcomer Anthony Walker the Dolphins' replacement for Jerome Baker? Anthony Walker intents to sign with the Dolphins after undergoing a surgical procedure on a knee last December

MARCH 11, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Dolphins add ex-Cleveland linebacker Anthony Walker, Jr. in free agency Anthony Walker, who is entering his eighth season, would presumably get a starting spot alongside David Long Jr., replacing Jerome Baker.

MARCH 11, 2024 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Former Browns LB Anthony Walker Jr. leaving in free agency, heading to his hometown team Anthony Walker Jr. has been a key piece of the Browns defense over the last three seasons. He departs and will join the Miami Dolphins.

MARCH 11, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Won't need surgery Walker will not need surgery to repair a knee injury that put him on IR on Jan. 5 and ended his season early, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Walker last played Week 14 against the Jaguars, and after missing multiple games, was eventually put on injured reserve. According to Trotter, Walker stated he could have returned in another month, so it sounds like he should be cleared for any offseason activities. The 28-year-old is set to be a free agent once again, after spending each of the previous three seasons in Cleveland on one-year deals.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns LB Anthony Walker Jr. placed on injured reserve, knocking team captain out of playoffs

Browns starting middle linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. was placed on injured reserve after undergoing knee surgery

JANUARY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Shifts to IR The Browns placed Walker (knee) on injured reserve Friday.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up vs. Jets Walker (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus the Jets, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Walker will be sidelined for his third straight game in Week 17. In his absence, 2021 fifth-rounder Tony Fields is likely to continue to see more work at linebacker against a pass-heavy Jets offense.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Browns LB Anthony Walker Jr. has knee surgery, captain's status for rest of regular season unclear

Browns starting linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. had arthroscopic knee surgery, knocking him out of Sunday’s game at Houston and putting his playing status in question as Cleveland ai...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Patrick Mahomes headlines list of nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award

Two-time league MVP Patrick Mahomes headlines the list of 32 players chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Patrick Mahomes headlines list of nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award

Anthony Walker Jr. supports Stay in the Game! through My Cause My Cleats Students from Garfield Heights City Schools helped design Walker’s cleats for Week 13 against the Rams

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

My Cause, My Cleats | Anthony Walker Jr. Linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. shares his support for Stay in the Game! Attendance Network, an initiative focused on increasing attendance ac...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Inactive Sunday Walker (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact The starting middle linebacker suffered the injury in Week 11 versus the Steelers. Mohamoud Diabate should start in his absence.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't practice Wednesday Walker (hamstring) will not participate at practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Walker sustained a hamstring injury during Sunday's win versus the Steelers, and now he's sitting out of the Browns' first practice of the new week as a result. He'll probably need to get back to practice Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to suit up in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Walker Calls On Defense To Step Up Against The Run The Browns are gearing up to face a run-heavy Arizona Cardinals team on Sunday, and Walker knows the defense needs to tighten up in that are...

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will play at Indianapolis Walker (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at the Colts, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice Thursday Walker (concussion) returned to practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact There may still be additional steps for Walker to clear the league's concussion protocol, but it's nonetheless a positive development for him that he was able to practice Thursday. Friday's injury report will give a clearer picture of whether he'll be ready to play Sunday at Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Peoples-Jones & Anthony Walker Jr Press Conference | Cleveland Browns Donovan Peoples-Jones & Anthony Walker Jr Speak to the Media during Open Locker Room on Wednesday October 11th.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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Browns LB Anthony Walker Jr. placed on injured reserve, knocking team captain out of playoffs

Browns LB Anthony Walker Jr. has knee surgery, captain's status for rest of regular season unclear

Patrick Mahomes headlines list of nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award