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Walker's Bucs Return: From Practice Squad to Playoff Push
16 Dec
Summary
- Anthony Walker Jr. signed with Buccaneers off Colts' practice squad.
- Walker Jr. spent four seasons with the Colts earlier in his career.
- Buccaneers aim to secure division title with Walker Jr.'s addition.
Veteran linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. is set to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, signing off the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad with three games remaining in the regular season. Walker Jr. spent his first four years with the Colts after being drafted in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He later had stints with the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins before rejoining the Colts' practice squad this past season.
Walker Jr. brings significant career experience, having played in 99 games with 83 starts. His stats include 581 total tackles, 26 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks. He is also remembered for his time playing alongside Shaquille Leonard in Indianapolis. This move comes as the Buccaneers are in a tight race for the NFC South title.
The 30-year-old linebacker previously spent the offseason with the Buccaneers but was released due to injury. Now, he joins Tampa Bay as they contend with the Carolina Panthers for the division lead. Walker Jr. is listed as the second-string linebacker on the Buccaneers' depth chart and could be a valuable asset on special teams as Tampa Bay makes its final push for the postseason.
