APRIL 11 • USATODAY.COM
DEMARCUS WALKER #50 - DEFENSIVE END - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
Lions met with veteran defensive end DeMarcus Walker The Detroit Lions met with former Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker.
Detroit Lions showing interest in division rival's free-agent edge rusher | Sporting News With their need along the edge, the Detroit Lions recently hosted Chicago Bears free-agent edge rusher DeMarcus Walker on a visit.
APRIL 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Detroit Lions showing interest in division rival's free-agent edge rusher | Sporting News Canada With their need along the edge, the Detroit Lions recently hosted Chicago Bears free-agent edge rusher DeMarcus Walker on a visit.
APRIL 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Former Broncos Second Round Pick Visiting Giants Former Denver Broncos second round draft pick DeMarcus Walker is visiting with the New York Giants.
APRIL 9 • KANSASCITY.COM
Cut by Chicago The Bears released Walker on Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Walker started in all 17 regular-season games for the Bears in 2024 and finished with 3.5 sacks and a career-high 47 combined tackles. He had one year left on his three-year, $21 million contract that he signed in March of 2023, but the Bears have freed up an extra $10.75 million of salary cap space by cutting Walker, per Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun Times. Now entering the offseason as a free agent, Walker should receive plenty of interest from teams looking for a veteran upgrade to its defensive line.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Career high in tackles Walker recorded one tackle in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Impact Walker had never posted more than 32 tackles in any of his first seven years in the league, but he shattered that total with a 47-tackle output in 17 games this season. Also, the defensive end recorded 3.5 sacks for the second year in a row, which represented a decline from the 4.4 sacks Walker averaged from 2019-2022. He's signed with the Bears through 2026.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
DeMarcus Walker | Player Profile Bears defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker loves to cook, both on and off the field.
DECEMBER 28, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Bears interim coach Thomas Brown insists he's focused on task at hand and not what his future holds
Thomas Brown insists he’s focused on the job at hand and not the one he might have down the lineDECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press
Up to 3.5 sacks this season Walker tallied 1.0 sacks and six tackles in the Bears' 30-27 overtime loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT: DeMarcus Walker reaches Sam Darnold for 9-yard loss on sack Bears defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold for a 9-yard loss.
NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Back in sack column Walker tallied a sack and three stops in the Bears' 20-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Highest tackle total of season Walker tallied eight stops in the Bears' 18-15 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Highest tackle total of season Walker tallied eight stops in the Bears' 18-15 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Notches sack Walker recorded five tackles and a sack in the Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT: DeMarcus Walker, Gervon Dexter combine for third-down sack of Dalton Bears defensive linemen DeMarcus Walker and Gervon Dexter combine for a split sack against Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Ready to go Sunday Walker (groin) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Texans.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Titans QB Will Levis remains confident even as NFL defenders advise to take the sack
A couple of NFL defenders have advice for Will Levis if the Tennessee Titans quarterback will listenSEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press
Active Sunday Walker (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited session Friday Walker (groin) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pops up on injury report Walker was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice session due to a groin injury.
Impact 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 for his status for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Titans.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Possible improved situation Walker recorded at least half a sack in three of Chicago's last four games and will have a full season playing across from Montez Sweat.
Impact During his first year with the Bears, Walker posted just 3.5 sacks. The pass rusher was coming breakout season with Tennessee in 2022 with seven 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 for opposing offenses. In IDP leagues that give boosted scoring for sacks, it's possible the veteran continues his late-season success in 2024.
AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
DeMarcus Walker reflects on Juneteenth In honor of Juneteenth, Bears defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker discusses his journey towards becoming a successful entrepreneur and reflect...
JUNE 19, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: DeMarcus Walker rushes through Packers OL to bring down Love Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker sacks Packers quarterback Jordan Love on third down to force a field goal attempt.
JANUARY 7, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
DeMarcus Walker Urges Bears Coaches to Turn Pass Rush Loose They’ve stopped the run spectacularly, now it’s time to rush the passer says Bears edge rusher DeMarcus Walker.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
DeMarcus Walker | Player Profile Every time Chicago Bears defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker steps onto a football field, its all about attitude and intensity.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
