QAnthony Walker LB TB (9) Wed 7/26/23 4:40 PM
QAnthony Walker
LB TB (9)
Walker (quadriceps) is on a one-day-on, one-day-off practice schedule, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walker's ability to practice suggests he has made strides in his recovery from a torn quadriceps that sidelined him from Week 3 onward in 2022. He's able to practice after avoiding being placed on the active/PUP list to open training camp.
QAnthony Walker LB TB (9) Sun 7/23/23 11:57 AM
QAnthony Walker
LB TB (9)
Walker (quadriceps) is starting training camp by participating in individual drills, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walker's 2022 season came to an abrupt halt after tearing his quadriceps tendon in Week 3. He has registered 126 tackles and one sack in the last two seasons with Cleveland and is expected to reclaim his starting spot at middle linebacker once healthy.
QAnthony Walker LB TB (9) Tue 6/6/23 12:09 PM
QAnthony Walker
LB TB (9)
Walker (quadriceps) was rehabbing on the side field to start mandatory minicamp, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
EDGE 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, but further information should surface as the offseason progresses.
QAnthony Walker LB TB (9) Wed 3/22/23 1:59 PM
QAnthony Walker
LB TB (9)
Walker (quad) is re-signing with the Browns on a one-year deal Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walker appeared in only three games for the Browns last season before suffering a torn quadriceps injury that required surgery and kept him on the shelf for the remainder of the 2022 campaign. The veteran linebacker should be able to return healthy next season and play a pivotal role in the team's defense.
QAnthony Walker LB TB (9) Fri 9/23/22 9:08 PM
QAnthony Walker
LB TB (9)
The Browns have placed Walker (quadriceps) on injured reserve, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
No surprise here, as Walker suffered a torn quadriceps and will require five to seven months to recover. As a result of his absence for the rest of the year, Jacob Phillips is expected to replace him at middle linebacker.
QAnthony Walker LB TB (9) Fri 9/23/22 1:04 PM
QAnthony Walker
LB TB (9)
Walker's MRI on Friday revealed a torn quadriceps tendon, which will require season-ending surgery to repair, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The recovery timetable for such an injury is 5-to-7 months, so Walker should be recovered soon after the conclusion of the playoffs. With Walker sidelined for the rest of the 2022 campaign, Jacob Phillips is expected to slide into the starting middle linebacker spot for the Browns.
QAnthony Walker LB TB (9) Thu 9/22/22 11:56 PM
QAnthony Walker
LB TB (9)
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.
EDGE Analysis
Walker was carted off with an air cast on his left leg after he suffered a knee sprain in Thursday's 29-17 win against Pittsburgh. While these MRI results will reveal more about the exact severity of this injury, it's possible that the middle linebacker will be sidelined for an extended period of time. Walker recorded 113 tackles over 13 regular-season games for Cleveland last year, so his potential absence would be a major hit for the team's defense moving forward.
QAnthony Walker LB TB (9) Thu 9/22/22 10:24 PM
QAnthony Walker
LB TB (9)
Walker (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Steelers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walker left Thursday's contest early as he got taken off the field on a cart wearing an air cast. The severity of the linebacker's knee injury is uncertain at this point. Expect Jacob Phillips to fill in at middle linebacker for the remainder of the Thursday night matchup.
QAnthony Walker LB TB (9) Sat 8/6/22 11:42 AM
QAnthony Walker
LB TB (9)
Walker (groin) was activated off the non-football injury list Saturday, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walker sustained a groin injury during the first week of camp, but the issue doesn't seem much of a concern anymore. The sixth-year pro recorded 113 tackles across 13 games in his first season with Cleveland, and he appears like he'll maintain starting inside linebacker duties once again. Expect Walker to jump back in the mix sometime next week to resume practicing now that his groin injury seems like a thing of the past.
QAnthony Walker LB TB (9) Tue 7/26/22 4:06 PM
QAnthony Walker
LB TB (9)
Cleveland placed Walker (groin) on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The exact nature of Walker's injury is unclear, and there's no concrete timetable for his return at this point. If he's ready to go again by the start of the regular season, though, he could push for low-end IDP production after notching 113 tackles in 2021.