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Linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. Retires From NFL at 30

The 30-year-old ends a nine-year run marked by early peak production followed by injuries.

Overview

  • Walker, who announced his retirement Thursday on Instagram, closes a nine-year NFL career with the Colts, Browns, Dolphins and Buccaneers.
  • A 2017 fifth-round pick from Northwestern, he became a Colts starter and peaked in 2019 with 124 tackles.
  • He finished with 581 tackles, 5.5 sacks and four interceptions across 101 games, including 83 starts.
  • Injuries limited his later seasons, leaving him available for 31 of 68 games from 2022 through 2025.
  • His final year in 2025 with Tampa Bay brought two appearances and 15 snaps, with 14 on special teams.