The Cardinals signed Walker on Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports. 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.
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Team
Arizona Cardinals
Birthdate
8/28/1997 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 230 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 4; Pk (ATL)
Birthplace
Sacramento, CA, USA
Position
OLB
College
Fresno State
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Washington Commanders
2024-2025
(1 season)
Atlanta Falcons
2020-2024
(4 seasons)
Chicago Bears
2023-2023
(1 season)
Pittsburgh Steelers
2023-2023
(1 season)
Las Vegas Raiders
2023-2023
(1 season)
The Cardinals signed Walker on Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports. 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.
Walker signed a contract with the Commanders on Tuesday. 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 next season.