DeMarcus Walker

DeMarcus Walker

29-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
Chicago Bears
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Walker was a second-round draft pick of the Broncos in 2017 and played four seasons with them. Now that the Bears signed him in free agency, Walker is with his fourth team in the last four years. However, after failing to reach five sacks in any of his first five seasons, the 28 year old notched a career-high seven sacks with the Titans last year. The Bears expect him to start at defensive end, playing opposite Yannick Ngakoue in the hopes of boosting what was an anemic pass rush in 2022. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Bears in March of 2023.
Completes first year in Chicago
DEChicago Bears
January 8, 2024
Walker posted two tackles, including a sack, in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Playing on the fourth team in his seven-year career, Walker logged a career-high 688 snaps, which was 258 more snaps than the next-highest total. From a productivity standpoint, the veteran defensive end totaled 30 tackles, including 3.5 sacks. Going into his age-29 season, Walker has two years remaining on his contract with the Bears. If he retains his role in the defense, Walker will be a low-ceiling IDP option.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Chicago BearsBears 2023 DE Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

68866%
57355%
37736%
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Measurables Review
How do DeMarcus Walker's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* The 40-Yard Dash, and Broad Jump metrics are from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
280 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash*
4.76 sec
 
Broad Jump*
97 in
 
Bench Press
18 reps
 
Hand Length
10.50 in
 
Arm Length
33.00 in
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Talks with Texans
DEFree Agent
April 8, 2021
Walker had a visit with the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
The Texans are in serious need of a bolstered pass rush, and though Walker hasn't necessarily been a sack machine across four seasons in the league, he did bring down opposing quarterbacks 8.5 total times over the last two years. Walker has yet to prove himself as a reliable IDP fantasy asset, but landing in Houston would at least give him a clear path to consistent opportunities.
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2017 Fantasy Outlook
Walker was one of the most disruptive rushers in the nation over the past two seasons, tallying 25 sacks, 33.5 tackles for a loss, and six forced fumbles. His 16 sacks in 2016 ranked second in the NCAA. Labeled a tweener -- not quite athletic enough to live on the edge and not big enough to kick inside full-time for most teams -- Walker slid toward the back end of the second round, but he slots in well as a sub-package rusher for a Denver team desperate for some interior push after letting Malik Jackson walk last offseason. Walker ran a 4.76-second 40-yard dash while weight 281 pounds at his pro day. That kind of bust can be deadly coming from the interior. His lack of length and bulk probably means that he won't be in line for a starting job in the near future, but neither Jared Crick nor Adam Gotsis -- the favorites to start opposite Derek Wolfe -- are particularly threatening on passing downs. A front line of Von Miller, Shane Ray, Wolfe, and Walker is likely on sub-packages this season, giving Walker plenty of opportunities to collect sacks from the interior.
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Full go Thursday
DEChicago Bears
December 21, 2023
Walker (shin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Nursing leg injury
DEChicago Bears
Leg
December 20, 2023
Walker (leg) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
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First sack with Chicago
DEChicago Bears
October 6, 2023
Walker tallied a sack among his four tackles in the Bears' 40-20 win over the Commanders on Thursday.
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Expected to start at defensive end
DEChicago Bears
August 15, 2023
Walker is expected to be a key part of the revamped Chicago defense this season, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
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Agrees to deal with busy Bears
DEChicago Bears
March 13, 2023
Walker agreed to a three-year, $21 million contract with the Bears, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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