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  • Mykal Walker
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  • Arriving in Arizona

    The Cardinals signed Walker on Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Walker appeared in all 17 of the Commanders' regular-season games during his one-year stint in Washington in 2024, recording 21 total tackles while primarily contributing on special teams (75 defensive snaps and 343 special teams snaps). Now in Arizona, the 27-year-old will likely play a similar role and compete for a rotational inside linebacker spot throughout the summer.

    Published: Wed, Mar 12 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Goes to Washington

    Walker signed a contract with the Commanders on Tuesday.

    Analysis: Walker suited up eight times for the Steelers in 2023, recording 33 tackles (21 solo) and two passes defended, including one interception. It was a reduced role from his 2022 campaign with the Falcons, which saw him cross the century mark in tackles. He'll likely be a depth option in Washington's linebacker corps this season.

    Published: Tue, Apr 2 at 12:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Grabs first interception of year

    Walker recorded three tackles (one solo) while intercepting a pass and deflecting another in Thursday's 21-18 loss to the Patriots.

    Analysis: Walker played a smaller role on Pittsburgh's defense in Week 14, but he was still able to pick off Bailey Zappe in the third quarter, snatching his first interception of the season. The linebacker has compiled 20 tackles, an interception and a pass deflection over four games since joining the Steelers on Nov. 18.

    Published: Fri, Dec 8 at 6:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Steelers' leading tackler vs. Cards

    Walker recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 24-10 loss versus the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Sunday's game was the first in which Walker managed a double-digit tackle total since Week 8 of last season. He should continue to be heavily involved as long as Cole Holcomb (knee) and Kwon Alexander (Achilles) remain sidelined.

    Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins active roster

    The Steelers signed Walker off the practice squad to their active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old was added to ensure depth at inside linebacker, as the team has already lost Kwon Alexander (Achilles), Cole Holcomb (knee) and Chapelle Russell (undisclosed) to injuries thus far. Walker's last in-game action came with the Falcons in 2022, when he started 12 games and tallied 107 total tackles.

    Published: Sat, Nov 18 at 12:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go by Chicago

    The Bears waived Walker on Tuesday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Analysis: Walker appeared in 16 games with the Falcons during the 2022 campaign but was waived by the team in mid-August. He landed with the Bears a day later but was unable to secure a spot on Chicago's 53-man roster. Given his role with Atlanta last season, it wouldn't be surprising to see him find an opportunity elsewhere.

    Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 5:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands in the Windy City

    The Bears claimed Walker off waivers from the Falcons on Monday.

    Analysis: One day after getting waived by the Falcons, Walker has quickly found a new home. The 2020 fourth-round pick played in 16 games (12 starts) for Atlanta last season and accumulated 107 tackles (56 solo) in the process. He will now look to earn a role providing depth at middle linebacker behind Tremaine Edmunds.

    Published: Mon, Aug 14 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets let go

    Walker was waived by the Falcons on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Walker's exit comes as a surprise after he appeared in 16 games last season -- starting 12 -- and recorded 107 tackles (56 solo). A fourth-round selection in the 2020 Draft, the Fresno State product will now have to work to find a new opportunity elsewhere.

    Published: Sun, Aug 13 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts first 100-plus tackle season

    Walker registered 107 tackles (56 solo), six pass defenses, two interceptions, one sack and one forced fumble across 16 appearances during the 2022 campaign.

    Analysis: Walker opened the season as a starter, posting 101 tackles, two interceptions and one sack across the first 12 games of the campaign. However, following Atlanta's Week 14 bye, he was replaced by rookie second-round pick Troy Andersen and saw just 39 defensive snaps over the final four games of the season. Overall, Walker's season totals look promising, but it appears he'll have an uphill battle for playing time during the final year of his rookie contract.

    Published: Fri, Jan 13 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Modest production in Week 13

    Walker notched eight tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Walker recorded at least eight tackles for a sixth straight game. Across 12 appearances, the third-year linebacker has totaled 101 tackles, six pass defenses, two interceptions, one sack and one forced fumble.

    Published: Mon, Dec 5 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records second interception

    Walker notched nine tackles (one solo) and one interception during Sunday's 19-13 loss to Washington.

    Analysis: Walker picked off a pass from Taylor Heinicke intended for Jahan Dotson late in the second quarter and returned it 12 yards to set up a potential last-second field goal to end the first half. Across 11 appearances, Walker has totaled 93 tackles, six pass defenses, two interceptions, one sack and one forced fumble.

    Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 10:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • All-around performance in win

    Walker recorded eight tackles (three solo), including one for loss, and two pass defenses during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Bears.

    Analysis: Walker finished with at least eight stops for the seventh time over his last eight appearances and notched a season-high two pass defenses. Across 10 games, the third-year linebacker has totaled 84 tackles, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble.

    Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Eight tackles in defeat

    Walker registered eight tackles (five solo) during Thursday's 25-15 loss to the Panthers.

    Analysis: Walker was able to finish tied with Richie Grant for second on the team with eight takedowns, though his five solo efforts were the second highest outright. Over the last three games, the linebacker has produced 28 tackles while playing nearly every defensive snap.

    Published: Mon, Nov 14 at 8:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nine tackles in loss

    Walker recorded nine tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: Walker finished third on the team in tackles behind Rashaan Evans and Richie Grant and notched at least nine tackles for the fifth time this season. Across eight appearances, the third-year linebacker has recorded 68 tackles, two pass defenses, a sack, an interception and a forced fumble.

    Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Team-high 11 tackles in win

    Walker recorded 11 tackles (eight solo), including one for loss, during Sunday's 37-34 overtime win over the Panthers.

    Analysis: Walker returned from a one-game absence in Week 7 and recorded a season-low four tackles, but he bounced back Sunday by recording at least 11 tackles for the third time during the campaign. Across seven appearances, the third-year linebacker has already set a new career high with 59 stops while adding one sack, one interception and one forced fumble.

    Published: Mon, Oct 31 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns as a full participant

    Walker (groin) practiced in full Thursday.

    Analysis: Walker opened the week as a limited participant during Wednesday's session after he missed Sunday's contest versus the 49ers due to a groin issue. However, his ability to return to full participatipon Thursday suggests he's ready to go for Week 7's game versus the Bengals. Across the first five games the 25-year-old suited up for, he amassed 44 tackles, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble.

    Published: Thu, Oct 20 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice Wednesday

    Walker (groin) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Walker didn't practice at all before being ruled out for Week 6 due to a groin injury he picked up a week prior. He'll have two more opportunities to upgrade to a full participant before the Falcons need to make a decision on his status for Week 7.

    Published: Wed, Oct 19 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 6

    Walker (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the 49ers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: Walker recorded 11 tackles before leaving Atlanta's Week 5 loss to Tampa Bay in the third quarter due to a groin injury. The Falcons' leading tackler was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday and will presumably get another day off Friday as he turns his sights on suiting up for Week 7. In his absence, rookie second-round pick Troy Andersen, who recorded career highs in tackles (five) and defensive snaps (27) in Week 5, will likely replace Walker in the starting lineup, and fellow inside…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 14 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Absent from practice

    Walker (groin) is not practicing Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Walker was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers due to a groin injury, and it appears he isn't yet ready to resume practicing. In the event that Walker isn't available Week 6 versus the 49ers, Troy Andersen will be primed to handle an increased role.

    Published: Wed, Oct 12 at 10:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable with groin injury

    Walker is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Tampa Bay due to a groin injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Walker led the team with 11 tackles before leaving the contest with a groin injury in the third quarter. His absence will be a big blow to Atlanta's defense and will likely thrust Troy Andersen into a larger role moving forward.

    Published: Sun, Oct 9 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Season-high 11 stops in win

    Walker recorded 11 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Browns.

    Analysis: Walker paced the team and set a season high with 11 stops, giving him 33 tackles, two pass defenses, one sack and one interception through four games. The third-year linebacker is taking full advantage of his new role in the absence of Foye Oluokun and Deion Jones (shoulder) and will look to continue his solid production against Tampa Bay in Week 5.

    Published: Mon, Oct 3 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid outing in Week 3 win

    Walker registered nine tackles and one pass defense during Sunday's 27-23 win over the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Walker notched a season-high nine stops but finished second on the team in tackles behind Rashaan Evans. Across three games, Walker has played nearly every defensive snap and totaled 22 tackles, two pass defenses and one interception.

    Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records first interception of 2022

    Walker recorded seven tackles (five solo) and one interception during Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: Walker intercepted a pass intended for Cooper Kupp around midfield and returned it 21 yards to set up the Falcons' first touchdown of the game. Across two games, the third-year linebacker has recorded 13 tackles, giving him a solid floor in IDP formats, but he's also displayed his playmaking skills by adding a pick in Week 2 after notching a sack and forced fumble in the season opener.

    Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 5:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Plays one series Friday

    Walker registered one tackle across 10 defensive snaps during Friday's preseason opener against the Lions.

    Analysis: Walker, along with the rest of Atlanta's starting defense, played just one drive, which ultimately ended in a Detroit touchdown. The 2020 fourth-round pick has appeared in every game for the Falcons since being drafted but saw more time on special teams (385 snaps) than he did on defense (186) last year. However, with Foye Oluokun gone and Deion Jones' (shoulder) future uncertain, Walker has a chance to open the 2022 campaign with a sizable role.

    Published: Sun, Aug 14 at 8:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records pick-six in win

    Walker recorded an interception that he returned for a touchdown in Sunday's 29-21 win over the Panthers.

    Analysis: The pick-six was Walker's lone statistic over five defensive snaps. The backup linebacker still operates as a depth option at the position (single-digit defensive snaps in 11 of 13 games) while seeing the majority of his playing time on special teams (15 or more snaps in all but one game this season). He now sits at 23 tackles (nine solo), one interception and one fumble recovery on the season.

    Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 3:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs 12 tackles in win

    Walker recorded 12 total tackles (six solo) while also recording a quarterback hit in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: In the absence of star linebacker Deion Jones, Walker emerged as Atlanta's top linebacker and a major contributor in the win. Walker had a breakout game Sunday in which he led the Atlanta defense in tackles. The 24-year-old recorded more total tackles this week than he has the entire rest of the season.

    Published: Tue, Nov 30 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Starting Sunday

    Walker will draw a start for the Falcons on Sunday against the Jaguars, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Walker will step into greater opportunity with Deion Jones (shoulder) set to miss Sunday. Selected in the fourth round of the 2020 draft, Walker has played a limited role this season, totaling 11 tackles on 59 defensive snaps.

    Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Earns six starts during rookie year

    Walker registered two tackles during Atlanta's Week 17 loss to the Buccaneers, closing out the 2020 season with 45 tackles, one pass deflection and a forced fumble over 16 games.

    Analysis: The fourth-round rookie from Fresno State totaled six starts on the 2020 campaign, fielding a workload of 24.1 defensive snaps per game. Walker endured mixed results in coverage, as he conceded a 110.3 passer rating on a limited sample of 15 targets. He was, however, relatively reliable as a tackler, establishing a 4.3 percent missed tackle rate. Falcons linebackers Walker and Deion Jones each remain under contract through 2023, but Foyesade Oluokun only has one year left on his current deal.

    Published: Sat, Jan 9 at 10:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • All clear Thursday

    Walker (shoulder) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Walker has yet to miss a game this season while battling through hamstring and shoulder injuries, so it's a good sign that he's on track for Week 15. The rookie out of Fresno State has had a solid first year in the NFL, compiling 38 tackles (28 solo), one pass breakup and a forced fumble through 13 games. Now cleared from injury, expect Walker to handle his usual starting role at linebacker for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

    Published: Thu, Dec 17 at 3:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Banged up against Saints

    Walker (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against New Orleans.

    Analysis: Walker exited during the first half of the NFC South tilt, depleting Atlanta's linebacking corps alongside Deion Jones and Foyesade Oluokun. The fourth-round rookie has garnered just 19 combined defensive snaps over his past two outings, but he does have three starts to his name along with 26 tackles and a forced fumble on the year. He recorded one pass deflection prior to his Week 11 exit.

    Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 10:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Co-leader in tackles Week 3

    Walker registered eight total tackles, including one tackle for loss and one forced fumble, during Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Bears.

    Analysis: Picking up his first career start as Foyesade Oluokun (hamstring) sat out, Walker tied Keanu Neal for the team high in tackles against Chicago. The rookie fourth-round draft choice received a maximum of 46 defensive snaps over his first two outings, but against the Bears, he fielded 88 percent of the workload (72 snaps) while seeing his special-teams role completely taken off his plate. Oluokun will surely be back in the starting rotation once he returns from injury, but Walker may have earned…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 12:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not on injury report

    Walker (undisclosed) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Walker should be ready for Sunday's season opener versus the Seahawks, and it appears the rookie fourth-rounder will open the year as a starting outside linebacker. He posted 9.0 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in his final season at Fresno State, but Walker could need an adjustment phase with no preseason action under his belt.

    Published: Wed, Sep 9 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held out of practice

    Walker (undisclosed) was sidelined for Wednesday's practice session, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The rookie linebacker has been without a helmet for three straight practice sessions, though an injury has not yet been announced. Walker had been making an impact with his play in training camp prior to this inactive stint, and he remains an exciting developmental piece for the Falcons' front seven upon his return to the field.

    Published: Wed, Sep 2 at 8:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Making noise in Flowery Branch

    Walker earned reps with the first-team defense during Saturday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The rookie fourth-rounder has been standing out to coaches in recent days, especially during Thursday's inter-squad scrimmage, a session dominated by the first and second-team defenses against their offensive counterparts. As a day-three pick with two starting seasons under his belt for Fresno State, Walker offers upside via his versatility. He has experience playing middle linebacker, outside linebacker and defensive end at the collegiate level, and he has a nose for the football. Walker came…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 22 at 6:20pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1PIT,
L 32-34
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2BUF,
L 10-30
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3@TB,
L 27-29
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4@MIA,
L 21-27
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5DAL,
L 22-37
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6DEN,
L 11-13
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7CAR,
L 6-13
1----1.50
8@CIN,
W 39-38
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9Bye-----0.00
10CLE,
W 27-20
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11@NE,
L 14-27
1----1.00
12@BAL,
L 10-23
1----1.00
13ATL,
W 27-24
1----1.00
14MIA,
L 10-34
1----0.00
15@JAX,
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16@NO,
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17NE,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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18@BUF,
TBDGet Tickets
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