Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Expects to practice Thursday
Rotowire
Walker (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday but is expected to practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Walker sat out of Miami's contest in Week 13 at Green Bay due to a hamstring issue, and now his availability for Week 14 looks far from guaranteed. His practicing Thursday would be a step in the right direction towards playing Sunday versus the Jets, though.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Won't play Thursday
Rotowire
Walker (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Packers, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Walker is set to miss his first game of the season Thursday night after sustaining a hamstring injury sustained in the Dolphins' Week 12 win over the Patriots. Expect Tyrel Dodson to serve as one of Miami's first-team inside linebackers on Thanksgiving Day in Walker's stead.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Likely missing Week 13
Rotowire
Head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Walker's hamstring issue will likely keep him sidelined for Miami's Week 13 matchup against the Packers on Thursday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
The veteran linebacker played 16 defensive snaps and recorded two total tackles before sustaining a hamstring injury in the Dolphins' Week 12 win over the Patriots. With Walker expected to be held out Thanksgiving Day, Tyrel Dodson will likely start alongside Jordyn Brooks.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Downgraded to out
Rotowire
Walker (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
The inside linebacker had already gone to the locker room after being examined by trainers on the sideline. Walker recorded two tackles (one solo) before exiting. Tyrel Dodson should see more snaps in Walker's absence.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Exits game with hamstring injury
Rotowire
Walker (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Walker went to the locker room after being checked on by trainers on the sidelines. Tyrel Dodson -- whom the Dolphins claimed off waivers after being let go by the Seahawks on Nov. 11 -- is the next man up at inside linebacker.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Tallies 10 tackles vs. Raiders
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Will continue to be starter
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Steps up production in start
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Good to go for Week 1
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Anthony Walker: Held out Monday
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Anthony Walker: To sign with Dolphins
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Browns' Anthony Walker: Shifts to IR
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Browns' Anthony Walker: Unavailable for Week 16
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Browns' Anthony Walker: Will play at Rams
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Browns' Anthony Walker: Questionable against Broncos
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Browns' Anthony Walker: Could miss time
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Browns' Anthony Walker: Will play at Indianapolis
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Browns' Anthony Walker: Won't return Sunday
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Browns' Anthony Walker: Has solid effort
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Browns' Anthony Walker: Still rehabbing
Rotowire
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.
