Anthony Walker

Anthony Walker

27-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Cleveland Browns
Questionable
Injury Quadriceps
Est. Return 8/1/2023
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 Browns in March of 2023.
Still rehabbing
LBCleveland Browns
Quadriceps
June 6, 2023
Walker (quadriceps) was rehabbing on the side field to start mandatory minicamp, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
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Cleveland BrownsBrowns 2022 LB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
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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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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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Stays with Cleveland
LBCleveland Browns
Quadriceps
March 22, 2023
Walker (quadriceps) agreed Wednesday with the Browns on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Lands on IR
LBCleveland Browns
Quadriceps
September 23, 2022
The Browns have placed Walker (quadriceps) on injured reserve, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
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Needs season-ending surgery
LBCleveland Browns
Quadriceps
September 23, 2022
Walker's MRI on Friday revealed a torn quadriceps tendon, which will require season-ending surgery to repair, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Set for MRI
LBCleveland Browns
Knee
September 22, 2022
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Thursday that Walker will undergo an MRI on his sprained left knee, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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Carted off Thursday
LBCleveland Browns
Knee
September 22, 2022
Walker (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Steelers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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