Anthony Walker

Anthony Walker

28-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Miami Dolphins
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Walker, who suffered a quadriceps injury that limited him to three games in 2022, returns to lead the Browns' defense as its signal caller. Prior to the injury, he'd been a durable presence in the middle of defenses, either with the Colts or Browns. Cleveland added nothing to its linebacking crew via free agency or the draft, opting to stick with a group that had four members finish 2022 on injured reserve. If healthy, Walker should hit triple-digit tackles. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins in March of 2024.
To sign with Dolphins
LBMiami Dolphins
March 11, 2024
Miami plans to sign Walker to a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
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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Measurables Review
How do Anthony Walker's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
235 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.65 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.34 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.23 sec
 
Vertical Jump
30.5 in
 
Broad Jump
116 in
 
Bench Press
23 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
30.38 in
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Making progress in recovery
LBCleveland Browns
July 2, 2023
All indications are that Walker's progress in his recovery from a quadriceps tear is going well, though the Browns have yet to provide a detailed update on the matter, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The same is true for fellow linebacker Sione Takitaki, who is recovering from a torn ACL. Walker suffered a season-ending quadriceps tear in Week 3 of the 2022 season. He subsequently re-signed with the Browns on a one-year contract in March, which is an indication that the team was pleased with the progress of Walker's recovery at the time.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The Browns needed to get better at linebacker entering 2021, and Walker gave them exactly what was needed. After being a leader on the Colts' defense for the previous four seasons, Walker became Cleveland's defensive signal caller and led the team with 113 tackles while averaging a career-best 8.7 tackles per game. Re-signing him to a one-year deal was a no brainer.
Walker joins the Browns after three seasons in Indianapolis, where he fell below 100 tackles in 2020 for the first time in three seasons. Cleveland needed help at linebacker, an area of weakness, and Walker will get a chance to start at middle linebacker in the team's 4-3 scheme. Given health and a full season as a starter, Walker should log north of 800 snaps.
Walker's ceiling is probably capped due to his special teams work, as well as the presence of third linebacker Bobby Okereke pushing for 500 or so snaps. Walker only needs about 800 snaps to provide solid LB2 value, pacing for about 120 tackles over such a sample in the last two years. That's consistent with his collegiate production - not many players accumulate 20 tackles for loss in a season, but Walker posted 20.5 on 120 tackles for Northwestern in 2015. Walker's disruptiveness could show up a bit more yet with DeForest Buckner added to an improved Indianapolis front four
Walker was overshadowed by 2018 Defensive Rookie of the Year, Darius Leonard, but the second-year pro put together an outstanding season in his own right, registering 105 tackles, four passes defended, one sack, one interception and one fumble recovery in his first season as a starter. The 242-pound thumper will reprise his starting middle linebacker role this season and should be in consideration in deeper IDP leagues.
Walker is slated to be the team's starting middle linebacker after working in a reserve setting during his rookie campaign. He made 22 tackles in that role, but his potential as a starter is still a question mark. Consider him a wait-and-see in IDP leagues.
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Won't need surgery
LBCleveland Browns
Knee
January 14, 2024
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.
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Shifts to IR
LBCleveland Browns
Knee
January 5, 2024
The Browns placed Walker (knee) on injured reserve Friday.
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Out for Sunday at Cincy
LBCleveland Browns
Knee
January 5, 2024
Walker (knee) is out for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Won't suit up vs. Jets
LBCleveland Browns
Knee
December 27, 2023
Walker (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus the Jets, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Unavailable for Week 16
LBCleveland Browns
Knee
December 22, 2023
Walker (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Texans, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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