Joe Walker (linebacker)

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Joe Walker
Palos Verdes, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:236 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Palos Verdes
College:Oregon (2012โ€“2015)
NFL draft:2016 / Round: 7 / Pick: 251
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Super Bowl champion (LII
    )
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:99
Forced fumbles:1
Player stats at PFR

Joe Walker (born December 11, 1992) is a former

Washington Football Team
.

College career

Walker led the Ducks in

touchdowns, one of which was the notorious drop at the 1-yard line by Utah wide receiver Kaelin Clay in the Utah-Oregon game on November 8, 2014, which Walker returned 99 yards for an Oregon touchdown.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft

Walker was not one of the 39 collegiate linebackers invited to the 2016

inside linebacker prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com.[3]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)
236 lb
(107 kg)
4.60 s 1.63 s 2.65 s 4.39 s 6.86 s 37 in
(0.94 m)
10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)
23 reps
All values from Oregon's
Pro Day[3]

Philadelphia Eagles

The

2016 NFL Draft. He was the 36th and last linebacker selected in 2016.[4] The pick used to select him was a conditional pick that was traded from the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for Matt Barkley.[5]

On May 4, 2016, Walker signed his four-year, rookie million contract.

He made his professional debut in the

pass deflection in 12 games and three starts.[11] The Eagles won Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots by a score of 41-33.[12]

On September 2, 2018, Walker was waived by the Eagles and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[13]

Arizona Cardinals (first stint)

On September 19, 2018, Walker was signed by the Arizona Cardinals off the Eagles practice squad.[14]

San Francisco 49ers

On March 24, 2020, Walker signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[15][16] He was released on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[17][18] He was elevated to the active roster on September 26 for the team's week 3 game against the New York Giants, and reverted to the practice squad after the game on September 28.[19][20] He was elevated again on October 3 for the week 4 game against the Eagles,[20] and reverted to the practice squad again after the game on October 5. He was signed to the active roster on October 21.[21] He was placed on the team's reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 19, 2020,[22] and activated on November 28.[23]

Washington Football Team

Walker signed with the

Washington Football Team on May 19, 2021.[24] He was released on August 31, 2021.[25]

Arizona Cardinals (second stint)

On October 13, 2021, Walker was signed to the Cardinals practice squad.[26] He was promoted to the active roster on December 21.[27] He was waived on January 11, 2022 and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on January 19, 2022.[28]

On August 29, 2022, Walker was released by the Cardinals.[29]

References

  1. ^ "Oregon vs. Utah - Game Summary - November 8, 2014 - ESPN".
  2. ^ "Healthy Byron Marshall shows versatility at pro day". goducks.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Joe Walker, DS #19 ILB, Oregon". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  4. ^ "2016 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "NFL Draft 2016: Oregon Ducks' Joe Walker selected by Philadelphia Eagles in 7th round". OregonLive.com. May 1, 2016.
  6. ^ "Spotrac.com: Joe Walker contract". spotrac.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  7. ^ "Philadelphia Eagles LB and ex-Duck Joe Walker tears ACL, done for season". OregonLive.com. August 22, 2016.
  8. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 28, 2016). "Eagles Get To 75-Player Roster Limit". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on October 8, 2017.
  9. ^ "NFL Game Center: Week 3-2017: New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles". NFL.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  10. ^ Gantt, Darin (December 29, 2017). "Eagles put Joe Walker on IR, opening a roster spot for Sidney Jones". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  11. ^ "NFL Game Center: Joe Walker (2017)". NFL.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  12. ^ "Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots for first Super Bowl title in stunner". USA TODAY. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  13. ^ McPherson, Chris (September 2, 2018). "Eagles Claim LB D.J. Alexander Off Waivers". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  14. ^ Urban, Darren (September 19, 2018). "Cardinals Add Linebacker Joe Walker". AZCardinals.com.
  15. ^ Alper, Josh (March 23, 2020). "49ers sign Joe Walker". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
  16. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. March 24, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  17. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. September 5, 2020.
  18. ^ "49ers Sign 16 Players to the Practice Squad". 49ers.com. September 5, 2020.
  19. ^ "49ers promote Grasu from practice squad, place Coleman on IR". APNews.com. September 26, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  20. ^ a b "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. October 3, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  21. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. October 21, 2020.
  22. ^ "49ers Place Two on Reserve/COVID-19 List". 49ers.com. November 19, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  23. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. November 28, 2020. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  24. ^ Simmons, Myles. "Washington signs Joe Walker, releases Josh Harvey-Clemons". NBC Sports. Pro Football Talk. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  25. ^ "Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves". WashingtonFootball.com. August 31, 2021.
  26. ^ Urban, Darren (October 13, 2021). "Maxx Williams Placed On Injured Reserve In Flurry Of Moves". AZCardinals.com.
  27. ^ Urban, Darren (December 21, 2021). "Joe Walker Finally Gets Call For 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com.
  28. ^ Urban, Darren (January 19, 2022). "Cardinals Sign 15 Players To 'Futures' Contracts". AZCardinals.com.
  29. ^ Urban, Darren (August 29, 2022). "Cardinals Release CB Josh Jackson Among Three Roster Moves". AZCardinals.com.

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