Walker is an eight-year veteran of the league who started eight of the 14 games he played for the Dolphins last season. His move to Tampa correlates with former Buccaneers linebacker K.J. Britt’s signing with the Dolphins, as Walker will likely replace Britt’s role from 2024. Walker totaled 68 tackles and one sack last season while also forcing an interception. He’s a solid depth signing who can provide starting caliber snaps when necessary.

Walker was emotional when exiting the field in Sunday’s win over the Patriots, but it sounds like he avoided the worst with his latest injury. The veteran linebacker is at risk of missing at least one game but will have a chance to return in Week 14 against the Jets. Walker has totaled 48 tackles and one interception in his first year with the Fins.

Walker Jr. was backpedaling into coverage, came up hobbling, and asked for a substitute. He walked off the field with tears in his eyes and immediately got hugs from his teammates, which is likely not a good sign for his return this week. Tyrel Dodson will replace him in the starting lineup, but it could be a big loss for Miami over the middle of the field.

Walker, a former fifth-round pick, spent the first four years of his career in Indianapolis before signing with the Browns. Injuries were an issue for him in Cleveland as he appeared in just 27 of a possible 50 games in his three seasons with the team. He started 12 games in 2023, totaling 44 tackles, four pass breakups, and one TFL. Walker will slot into a starting role for a Miami defense that is bleeding talent because of their cap situation this offseason.