- Delanie Walker
- #82
- Team TEN
- Pos TE
- Status IRInjured Reserve
- Owner FA
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Getting procedure for ankle
Walker confirmed Friday that he would undergo a procedure next week to address his injured right ankle, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Walker was placed on injured reserve last week after the ankle issue had prevented him from playing in each of the prior four contests. Despite appearing in just eight total contests over the past two campaigns due to a pair of season-ending ankle injuries, Walker has indicated he intends to keep his career going in 2020, when he'll be 36 years old.
Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 11:12am by Rotowire.com
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No desire to retire
Walker (ankle) has no interest in retiring at the end of the season, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. "This is not the end for me," Walker said Tuesday. "This is a setback. And if anyone knows the type of injury I had, it ain't easy to come back and play at a high level like I do. I just want to get it fixed and be ready for next year. I still have a year on my contract, and I am a Titan. So as long as the team, the organization, wants me here and believes in me, I am always going to be a Titan."
Analysis: Walker landed on injured reserve last week due to a nagging ankle injury connected to surgery he underwent last year. The veteran tight end recorded 21 catches for 215 yards and two touchdowns across seven appearances this season. A staple of the Titans' offense for the past seven years, Walker is currently eighth on the team's all time receptions list -- a list he'll hope to climb further in 2020.
Published: Tue, Dec 3 at 7:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands on IR
Walker (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Analysis: With that, Walker's 2019 campaign ends with 21 catches for 215 yards and two touchdowns across seven appearances. Jonnu Smith, Anthony Firkser and MyCole Pruitt will make up the Titans' tight-end corps the rest of the way.
Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 9:53am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive, as expected
Walker (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's Week 12 tilt against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Walker carried a doubtful designation heading into the contest, so his inactive status was expected. His fourth straight absence will afford Jonnu Smith another opportunity as the top tight end option for Ryan Tannehill.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to return Week 12
Walker (ankle) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After practicing in a limited capacity all week, Walker seemed to be trending toward active status for the first time since Week 7. Coach Mike Vrabel even told Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean on Friday that Walker is "better than he was. ... I think it's certainly much better than anytime it's been." Nevertheless, the Titans will exercise caution with the veteran tight end as he continues to recover from the same ankle that dealt him a season-ending dislocation in 2018.
Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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Logs another limited practice
Walker (ankle) remained limited at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site, Walker -- who last suited up Oct. 13 -- sounded "optimistic about his chances moving forward" following his return to practice Wednesday. "I will use the word excited," Walker noted. "I am excited with the progress, and we'll see what happens." Meanwhile, Wyatt adds that the tight end "was wearing a knee brace earlier in the week to take pressure off the ankle, but by Wednesday he'd ditched it." We'll check back on on Walker's status Friday to see if…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices in limited fashion
Walker (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Walker has missed Tennessee's last three contests, so his return to practice -- albeit in a limited capacity -- represents tangible progress in his recovery coming off the team's bye. The veteran tight end will have two more opportunities to upgrade his level of participation ahead of Sunday's tilt against Jacksonville. If Walker indeed manages to play Week 12, Jonnu Smith and Anthony Firkser would be in store for reduced workloads.
Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 12:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Targets Week 12 return
Walker (ankle) plans to return to action in Week 12 against the Jaguars, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Per the report, the tight end did some on-field running Monday, and once the Titans hit the practice field after their Week 11 bye, Walker likely will try to increase his activities in advance of the team's Nov. 24 tilt. If at that juncture he's able play for the first time since Oct. 13, Jonnu Smith and Anthony Firkser presumably would see their roles reduced Week 12.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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Remains out this week
Walker (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: With Walker still sidelined, Jonnu Smith and Anthony Firkser will continue to head the Titans' tight end corps this weekend. Smith has logged 12 catches (on 15 targets) for 160 yards and a TD over the last three weeks while filling in for Walker.
Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 12:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Another missed practice
Walker (ankle) missed practice again Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Walker thus has one more chance to make a practice appearance this week, but if he remains out this weekend, Jonnu Smith and Anthony Firkser, to a lesser degree, would once again head the Titans' tight end corps in Week 10.
Published: Thu, Nov 7 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains sidelined Wednesday
Walker (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Walker previously expressed hope that he could return to action Sunday against the Chiefs, but his absence from practice Wednesday clouds his Week 10 availability. If Walker can't play this weekend, Jonnu Smith, and to a lesser degree, Anthony Firkser, would continue to see expanded roles in the Tennessee offense.
Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 12:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Making progress
Walker (ankle) -- who missed Sunday's game against the Panthers -- relayed that he wasn't sore after doing a treadmill workout Monday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The tight end added that he hopes to play this coming weekend against the Chiefs, while noting that he plans to do everything he can to make that happen. A return to practice on his part Wednesday, in any capacity, would make that outcome seem more plausible.
Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 10:20am by Rotowire.com
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Remains out this week
Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Analysis: With Walker slated to miss his second straight game, Jonnu Smith -- who posted six receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown in the Week 8 win over Tampa Bay -- will once again headline the Titans' tight-end corps. Anthony Firkser is also a candidate to see added looks Sunday.
Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Sitting out practice again
Walker (ankle) won't participate in Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Walker's balky right ankle will keep him off the practice field for the second straight day and puts him at greater risk of sitting out Sunday's game against Carolina. While Walker was sidelined in the Week 8 win over the Buccaneers, fellow tight ends Jonnu Smith (six receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown) and Anthony Firkser (three catches for 43 yards) took on more pronounced roles in the Tennessee passing game.
Published: Thu, Oct 31 at 12:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains sidelined
Walker (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Walker -- who missed his first game of the season Sunday against the Buccaneers -- wasn't able to practice last week, so his continued absence clouds his Week 9 status. If he's sidelined again, or limited at all this weekend versus Carolina, Jonnu Smith would continue to see expanded opportunities in the Tennessee offense.
Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Week 8
Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Last week, Walker's practice reps were impacted by an undisclosed ankle issue, which he attempted to play through this past Sunday against the Chargers before he was forced from the game. After failing to practice at all this week, he admitted Friday that he aggravated the right ankle that suffered a season-ending dislocation in 2018, per John Glennon of The Athletic. While Walker gets a respite this weekend, the Titans will rely on Jonnu Smith, MyCole Pruitt and Anthony Firkser to man tight…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 25 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Still not practicing
Walker (ankle) wasn't spotted at Friday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With back-to-back absences logged Wednesday and Thursday, Walker's Week 8 status is looking pretty iffy at this stage. If he ends up being out Sunday against the Buccaneers, Jonnu Smith would be in line for added opportunities in the Tennessee passing attack
Published: Fri, Oct 25 at 10:31am by Rotowire.com
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No practice Thursday
Walker (ankle) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: After playing only five snaps in Sunday's win over the Chargers on account of the injury, Walker hasn't been cleared to practice in any fashion for the past two days. The Titans will see what he's able to do Friday before ruling on his status for this weekend's game versus Tampa Bay, but Jonnu Smith would be the next man up pm the depth chart if Tennessee's top tight end can't play.
Published: Thu, Oct 24 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice
As expected, Walker (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Walker -- who exited Sunday's 23-20 win over the Chargers after just five snaps -- will thus need to be monitored in advance of this weekend's game against the Buccaneers. If he ends up limited, or out, Jonnu Smith would be in line for added opportunities in Week 8.
Published: Wed, Oct 23 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to practice Wednesday
Walker (ankle) isn't expected to practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Walker was forced out of Sunday's 23-20 win over the Chargers after logging just five snaps, so it's not surprising that he'll be held out of Wednesday's session. The veteran tight end still has a couple more chances to practice this week, but if he's limited or out this weekend against the Buccaneers, Jonnu Smith would be a candidate for added targets.
Published: Wed, Oct 23 at 11:00am by Rotowire.com
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Forced out of Sunday's game
Walker was forced out of Sunday's game against the Chargers with an ankle injury, Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Walker headed in the game is listed as questionable after not practicing Friday, so it's possible the tight end aggravated his previous ankle issue. In his absence, Jonnu Smith is a candidate for added targets.
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Active in Week 7
Walker (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 7 tilt against the Chargers.
Analysis: The veteran tight end had prompted some concern after not practicing Friday, but he'll suit up for Sunday's conference clash. Walker will be catching passes from a new quarterback, however, as Ryan Tannehill has replaced Marcus Mariota (coach's decision) under center.
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable
Walker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers after not practicing Friday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Walker was limited both Wednesday and Thursday, so his downgrade in participation Friday is notable, though it's possible that that it could have been maintenance-related, as opposed to indicative of a setback. If he's limited or out this weekend, Jonnu Smith would be a candidate for added tight end targets in Week 7.
Published: Fri, Oct 18 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Maintains limited activity
Walker (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Limited for both of the Titans' first two sessions of Week 7, Walker may need to upgrade to full participation Friday if he hopes to avoid carrying a designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers. In addition to managing the ankle issue, Walker will have to adapt to a new quarterback in Ryan Tannehill, who will make his first career start with the Titans following the benching of Marcus Mariota.
Published: Thu, Oct 17 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited by ankle issue
Walker (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Walker has been managing a knee issue over the past few weeks, so his listed ankle injury is something new. We'll circle back Thursday to see if his limitations Wednesday were maintenance-related or indicative of a setback that could impact his status for Sunday's game against the Chargers. Walker logged 38 of a possible 66 snaps on offense in Week 6's 16-0 loss to the Broncos, en route to hauling in three of his six targets for 43 yards. If he is able to play this weekend, he'll be catching…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Back involved in offense
Walker hauled in three of his six targets for 43 yards in Week 6 against Denver.
Analysis: After disappearing from the offense in the past two weeks, Walker bounced back to put together his second-highest yardage total of the season. Notably, he hauled in a 17-yard pass from Marcus Mariota late in the second quarter and followed that up with an 18-yard reception from Ryan Tannehill as the team attempted a rally late in the fourth quarter. Fantasy managers should be encouraged that Walker was involved in the offense with both Tannehill and Mariota under center; Tennessee coach Mike…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 8:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to full practice
Walker (knee) returned to a full practice Thursday.
Analysis: Walker has caught just one pass in each of his last two games, but the veteran tight end averaged seven targets over the Titans' first three outings, so there's hope that he can engineer a bounce-back effort Sunday against the 1-4 Broncos.
Published: Thu, Oct 10 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Sits out Wednesday's practice
Walker (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: That's the third straight Wednesday that Walker has sat out practice, but last week he followed that up with full sessions Thursday and Friday before starting Sunday's loss to the Bills. Walker has caught just one pass in each of his last two games, but the veteran tight end is bound to see an uptick in production in the coming weeks, so long as he's able to remain healthy enough to play.
Published: Wed, Oct 9 at 2:56pm by Rotowire.com
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One reception in Week 5 loss
Walker hauled in one of two targets for 10 yards in Week 5 against Buffalo.
Analysis: Walker appeared to get off to a hot start, hauling in a 26-yard pass from Marcus Mariota on the first play of the game. However, it was negated by a holding call, and the pair were never able to get back on track from there. Walker has now gotten only two targets in consecutive weeks after being targeted at least six times in each of the team's first three games. The Titans' desire to control the ball and work at a slower pace on offense is limiting the upside of most skill-position players --…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 10:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices fully Thursday
Walker (knee) returned to a full practice Thursday, Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Walker is thus slated to suit up for Sunday's game against the Bills. He's coming off a quiet Week 4 effort (one catch on two targets for four yards), but despite that, the tight end still leads the Titans in both catches (17) and targets (23) through the team's first four contests.
Published: Thu, Oct 3 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Sits out practice Wednesday
Walker (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Walker started last week with back-to-back missed sessions, before returning to a full practice Friday. With no reported setback since Sunday's 24-10 win over the Falcons, we suspect that his absence Wednesday was maintenance-related. The tight end logged 19 of a possible 62 snaps on offense in Week 4, en route to catching one of his two targets for four yards.
Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 12:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in Week 4
Walker hauled in one of his two targets for four yards in Week 4 against the Falcons.
Analysis: Walker was targeted only twice, though Corey Davis was the only Titan who surpassed three targets on the day. Though Walker has served as a checkdown option for Mariota early on this season -- he had at least four receptions in every game prior to Week 4 -- the Titans' are clearly content to run their offense through Derrick Henry. That makes passing volume limited, meaning targets will likely remain inconsistent for Walker as the season progresses.
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 9:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go Week 4
Walker (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Miami, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: After kicking off Week 4 preparations with back-to-back absences due to a knee issue, Walker logged every practice rep Friday, giving the Titans confidence to clear him. Of his 21 targets this season, he's hauled in 16 for 158 yards and two touchdowns.
Published: Fri, Sep 27 at 11:56am by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Walker (knee) returned to practice Friday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: It's a good sign that Walker is out there Friday, after not practicing either Wednesday or Thursday. It remains to be seen, however, if he approaches Sunday's game against the Falcons listed as questionable, or minus a Week 4 injury designation.
Published: Fri, Sep 27 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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Another missed practice
Walker (knee) missed practice again Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Back-to-back missed sessions set the stage for Friday to be a pivotal day with regard to Walker's status for Sunday's game against the Falcons. Three games into the 2019 season, the veteran tight end has maintained a key role in the Tennessee offense, having logged team highs in catches (16) and receiving yards (158) to go along with two TDs.
Published: Thu, Sep 26 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice Wednesday
Walker (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Walker logged 46 out of a possible 79 snaps on offense last Thursday against the Jaguars, en route to hauling in seven of his nine targets for 64 yards. So far, we haven't seen anything to suggest that the tight end's Week 4 status is in any peril, but a return to practice Thursday, in any capacity, would underscore that.
Published: Wed, Sep 25 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Bounces back in Week 3 loss
Walker brought in seven of nine targets for 64 yards in the Titans' 20-7 loss to the Jaguars on Thursday.
Analysis: Walker tied with Adam Humphries for the team lead in targets and paced the Titans in catches for the night. The veteran tight end has enjoyed a strong resurgence after missing nearly the entire 2018 season due to a broken leg suffered in the opener against the Dolphins. Walker now sports a 16-158-2 line through three games and will try to build on those numbers against the Falcons in a Week 4 interconference battle a week from Sunday.
Published: Thu, Sep 19 at 9:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited by Colts D
Walker caught four of six targets for 39 yards during Sunday's 19-17 loss to Indianapolis.
Analysis: The Colts bottled up the Titans passing offense for much of Sunday, holding the Titans to just 5.5 yards per pass attempt, though Walker led the way in catches, targets, and yards despite a modest day. Walker is still about as reliable as they come in terms of opportunities -- you'd have to go back to Week 6 of the 2016 season for the last time he wasn't targeted at least four times -- but how much those targets are worth live and die by Marcus Mariota. After a prolific opener, Mariota didn't…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Two touchdowns in Week 1 win
Walker caught five of six targets for 55 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 43-13 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Walker helped Tennessee pull away in the fourth quarter with touchdowns from 11 and seven yards out, both on possessions following Baker Mayfield interceptions. The veteran tight end has grown injury-prone in recent years, but Walker remains quarterback Marcus Mariota's favorite target while he's out there. With so much uncertainty at the tight end position below the top tier, Walker will likely work his way into plenty of fantasy lineups in Week 2 against the Colts.
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Starts, but no targets
Walker (ankle) started but did not garner a target before the starters were pulled in Sunday's preseason dress rehearsal against the Steelers.
Analysis: While Walker was not involved in the box score, it is still positive news that he will head into the regular season with a clean bill of health after dealing with an ankle injury earlier this preseason. Marcus Mariota's play may be inconsistent at times, but Walker seems to be the one constant that works with him. The veteran tight end had at least 800 receiving yards in four consecutive seasons before his 2018 campaign was wiped out by an ankle injury.
Published: Sun, Aug 25 at 10:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores in return from ankle injury
Walker hauled in both of his targets, accounting for 26 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 22-17 loss to New England.
Analysis: Walker blossomed into a fantasy star upon getting established in Tennessee, averaging 896 receiving yards and five touchdown catches per season between 2014 and 2017, while earning three Pro-Bowl nods in the process. Those considering Walker's value may be wary of the ankle injury that cost him 15 games last year, but he was incredibly durable prior to that with 168 appearances out a possible 176 between 2007 and 2017. Saturday night's performance is a positive indication that he once again can…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 9:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Expects to play Saturday
Walker expects to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Patriots, Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: The tight end practiced Thursday after being granted some maintenance days, and whether or not he actually plays this weekend is less important than the fact that he believes he can. The 35-year-old is bouncing back from an ankle injury he suffered in Week 1 of the 2018 season, which required surgery. Assuming he's able to avoid any injury setbacks, Walker is slated to reprise his role as the Titans' top pass-catching tight end, an assignment that gives him fantasy utility in most formats.
Published: Thu, Aug 15 at 12:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Practicing again
Walker returned to practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: With no report of a new issue, the Titans were likely just taking a cautious approach with Walker's usage in prior practices as he makes his way back from the severe ankle injury he sustained in 2018. He was held out of the preseason opener and doesn't seem especially likely to play in Saturday's exhibition against the Patriots either.
Published: Thu, Aug 15 at 7:20am by Rotowire.com
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Hopes to return Thursday
Walker didn't practice Wednesday but hopes to return for Thursday's session, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Wednesday's session marked Walker's third consecutive absence from the field. With no new injury announced, the team is presumably just taking a slow approach with the veteran tight end in his recovery from ankle surgery. Walker looks on track to be ready to go for Week 1.
Published: Wed, Aug 14 at 9:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Thursday
Walker is not in uniform for Thursday's preseason opener against the Eagles, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Walker hasn't had any reported setbacks with his surgically-repaired ankle, so we'll operate under the assumption that the Titans are simply resting their top tight end as a precaution.
Published: Thu, Aug 8 at 4:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't appear limited
Walker (ankle) showed no limitations on the first day of training camp, Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Walker was limited to 7-on-7 drills and individual work during the offseason program, declaring himself 85 percent healthy at June minicamp. He now appears much closer to 100 percent, though he'll still face a major challenge coming back from a severe injury for his age-35 season. Walker said he no longer thinks about his ankle injury and hasn't felt any issues with cutting or jumping, per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com.
Published: Fri, Jul 26 at 9:38am by Rotowire.com
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Avoids PUP designation
Walker (ankle) avoided the PUP list, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: The lack of a designation suggests Walker will practice Friday when the team opens training camp, though he won't necessarily be a full participant. He was limited to 7-on-7 drills and individual work during the offseason program, sitting out full-team sessions during mandatory minicamp in June. Walker will turn 35 in August and may struggle to regain his prior explosiveness even if his Week 1 availability doesn't appear to be in doubt. He had surgery last September after suffering a fractured…read more
Published: Tue, Jul 23 at 7:35am by Rotowire.com
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Uncertain for camp
Walker (ankle) isn't sure if he will start training camp on the PUP list, Jenny Vrentas of Sports Illustrated reports.
Analysis: Working his way back from September ankle surgery, Walker was a limited participant in OTAs but didn't get any on-field work at June minicamp. He now expects to be eased into practice during training camp even if he isn't placed on the PUP list. Walker tentatively appears on track for Week 1 of his age-35 season, hoping to reprise his workload from 2014-17 -- four straight seasons with at least 800 yards, 102 targets and 686 offensive snaps.
Published: Mon, Jul 8 at 9:12am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Tuesday
Walker (ankle) did not take part in minicamp Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Walker started participating in 7-on-7 drills towards the end of OTAs and said he felt about "85 percent," so it looks like his absence Tuesday is just a precautionary measure. It's unclear whether Walker will practice at all this week before the Titans get the next month off.
Published: Tue, Jun 11 at 11:14am by Rotowire.com
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Taking part in team drills
Walker (ankle) participated in 7-on-7 drills during Thursday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Walker, who is recovering from ankle surgery, returned to individual drills just over a week ago and said he felt about "85 percent" health-wise. Thursday is evidence that the tight end is continuing to trend in the right direction. The Titans will likely continue to ease the 34-year-old back into the swing of things as spring and summer practices continue.
Published: Thu, May 30 at 11:02am by Rotowire.com
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Resumes individual drills
Walker (ankle) went through individual drills Tuesday, Erik Bacharach of The Nashville Tennessean reports. "I feel like I'm in the 85 percent range," Walker said. "I felt fast getting out of my breaks, and I was catching the ball well. Always a good sign."
Analysis: Coming back from a fractured and dislocated right ankle he suffered in the 2018 season opener, Walker is now able to make cuts and even jogged through a few snaps during team drills. He mentioned dropping a few pounds during the offseason, hoping it would reduce the pressure on his surgically repaired ankle. The veteran tight end will turn 35 in August and is under contract with the Titans through 2020. Walker had 800 or more receiving yards in four consecutive seasons prior to last year's…read more
Published: Wed, May 22 at 5:15am by Rotowire.com
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Not sure about timeline
Walker (ankle) said Monday that he doesn't have a timeline for a return to full health, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Recovering from a Week 1 fracture and dislocation of his right ankle, Walker hadn't resumed running as of early January, but he said in March that he was hoping to run and catch passes at OTAs in May. Although he still has time to meet his goal, Monday's comment suggests training camp may be the more realistic target for a return to practice. Walker will turn 35 in August and has two seasons remaining on his contract with the Titans.
Published: Mon, Apr 15 at 11:39am by Rotowire.com
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May not be ready by mid-April
General manager Jon Robinson isn't sure if Walker (ankle) will be available April 15 when the Titans begin their offseason program, Jim Wyatt of the team's official website reports.
Analysis: Still rehabbing from a Week 1 broken ankle, Walker said in early March that his goal is to run and catch passes once the team kicks off on-field practices in May. While he doesn't necessarily need to be ready for workouts by April 15 to make that happen, it would at least be a significant step in the right direction. Fellow tight ends Jonnu Smith (knee) and Anthony Firkser both proved efficient with their limited targets in 2018, but the Titans seem to expect Walker will reclaim a high-usage…read more
Published: Tue, Mar 26 at 7:47am by Rotowire.com
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Targeting return for OTAs
Walker (ankle) said his rehab is on schedule and his goal is to be able to run and catch during OTAs, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports. "I already know people are going to say it's going to be a struggle to come back off an injury like this," Walker said. "They doubted me before and look how far I got."
Analysis: Walker is approaching his age-35 season and is aiming to return from surgery to repair a dislocated and fractured right ankle. Although it's uncertain he'll be ready for OTAs this spring, the Titans have little incentive to rush the veteran tight end back this far ahead of the regular season anyway. By no means would it be a surprise if Walker is either sidelined or limited to individual drills when workouts commence.
Published: Wed, Mar 6 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains optimistic about recovery
Walker provided some updates on his progress returning from a broken ankle, the most noteworthy being that he is still not running, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Despite the news that Walker is not yet running, he spoke optimistically about his ability to return to the field as an effective option in the Titans' passing game in 2019. Specifically, Walker reiterated that he is on schedule -- his goal remains to return to the field for OTAs -- though he also noted he is three months away from his timeline for a full recovery. It will be important to monitor Walker's progress throughout the offseason, as he could positively impact an otherwise thin tight…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 4 at 6:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Hopes to run soon
Walker (ankle) believes he is ahead of schedule in his recovery and expects to begin running in a few weeks, Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone Nashville reports.
Analysis: Rehabbing from a Week 1 broken ankle accompanied by significant ligament damage, Walker began walking on a treadmill without a protective boot in early December and now hopes to start some running work by the end of January. The timing of his injury should allow for a full recovery before training camp, but it's hard to say if he'll be effective coming back from a severe injury for his age-35 season. The Titans don't have much incentive to move on from Walker, considering $2.19 million of his…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 31 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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Not candidate to return
Walker (ankle) said Tuesday he received clearance to walk on a treadmill approximately 10 days prior, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With that knowledge, Walker has ditched the walking boot, crutches and scooter that he had used previously to move about in the aftermath of dislocating his right ankle in the regular-season opener. In addition to walking on a treadmill, his regimen includes exercises to strengthen his right calf and quadriceps, per Glennon, but Walker has yet to resume running. The Titans have two games remaining on the schedule with the potential to reach the postseason, but considering where Walker stands in…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 18 at 9:53am by Rotowire.com
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Remains hopeful for 2018 return
Walker (ankle) is still donning a walking boot to protect his surgically repaired right ankle, but the tight end is hopeful he'll be able to return from injured reserve at some point this season, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. "In my mind, it's just to get healthy. But in the back of my mind, if I can get healthy earlier where I can come back and play, I'm going to do that," Walker said.
Analysis: Despite his positive outlook on the situation, Walker's comments appear to be little more than blind optimism at this point. According to Turron Davenport of ESPN.com, Walker was using crutches to get around the locker room Friday, suggesting a return to on-field work isn't on the horizon. More realistically, the Titans will remain focused on getting Walker healthy in time for the 2019 season in what will be a contract year for the veteran.
Published: Fri, Nov 16 at 12:42pm by Rotowire.com
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