Anthony Walker Fantasy

Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker (hamstring) has been activated from injured reserve in time to take the field for Sunday's matchup vs. the Chargers. Walker, who has primarily been a starter with the Colts over the past three years, made 10 combined tackles and played 95 percent of defensive snaps for the Browns defense in the season opener before a hamstring injury struck. While many members of the Cleveland defense are dealing with injuries that have their status in question for Week 5, the addition of Walker is another reason to buy into the long-term upside of a group that is anchored by Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney.

Oct. 9th • 3:31 PM

The Cleveland Browns are placing linebacker Anthony Walker (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Friday with a hamstring strain, according to a source. Walker should be back in three weeks. The 26-year-old calls defensive plays for the team, so his loss is a notable one, even if it's only for three weeks. He racked up nine tackles (eight solo) in the Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Walker could be replaced by Malcolm Smith, but the team also worked out free-agent linebacker Reuben Foster on Friday. The Browns defense/special teams was one to avoid in Week 1 against the high-octane offense of the Chiefs, but they'll actually be a fine streaming unit in Week 2 against the Houston Texans without quarterback Deshaun Watson in the fold.

Sep. 17th • 12:17 PM

Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker (knee) returned to practice on Tuesday. Walker left practice with trainers after suffering the injury on August 2 and missed five practices. Walker will be limited to individual work, for now, but his return to the field is good news for Cleveland. The Browns are counting on Walker to call the defensive plays on what they expect to be a much-improved defense in 2021. Walker is worth a look as a steady producer with potential for big tackle numbers in IDP leagues this year.

Aug. 10th • 2:17 PM