BREAKING NEWS: The Washington Commanders Signed a Former 4th Round Pick to a Contract.
The Washington Commanders’ depth at the linebacker position was weak last season. Their starters were Jamin Davis and Cody Barton with Khaleke Hudson and David Mayo as their backups.
The Commanders understood the importance of having talent at the position by signing Bobby Wagner, Frankie Luvu, Anthony Pittman, and a former 4th-round pick.
The Washington Commanders signed a former 4th-round pick.
According to Ben Standig, the Commanders signed Mykal Walker to a one-year deal, reuniting with Dan Quinn.
Mykal Walker spent his first three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, including Dan Quinn’s last season.
The Falcons drafted Walker in the 4th round, 119th overall of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Walker played in 16 games, starting six in his rookie season and Quinn’s last season as head coach. He had 45 tackles, one for a loss, two QB hits, one pass deflection, one forced fumble, and a 74.0 PFF Grade in 385 (36%) defensive snaps.
Walker played in 17 games, starting twice in his second season, and had 35 tackles, one QB hit, one interception, one pick-six, four pass deflections, one fumble recovery, and a 71.3 PFF Grade in 193 (17%) defensive snaps.
Walker played 16 games, starting 12 in his third season, and had 107 tackles, four for a loss, one QB hit, one sack, two interceptions, six pass deflections, and a 58.7 PFF Grade in 769 (72%) defensive snaps.
The Falcons waived Walker on August 13, 2023.
