JOE WALKER NEWS

Elevated from practice squad Walker was elevated to the main roster as a COVID replacement for running back Jonathan Ward, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Walker has been active for seven games this season for the Cardinals, mostly seeing action on special teams. The five-year-pro hasn't played a significant role since 2019 and will likely serve as emergency linebacker depth and a contributor on special teams, if he suits up Monday against the Rams.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Time up in Washington The Football Team released Walker on Monday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker appeared in 12 games for the 49ers last season, in which span he notched six tackles while mostly contributing on special teams. He could resurface with a similar role elsewhere in the league.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup for Week 12 Walker (undisclosed) is active for San Francisco's Week 12 matchup at the Rams.

Impact Walker spent nine days on the reserve/COVID-19 list between Nov. 19 and Nov. 28, but he didn't have to miss any game action with San Francisco taking its bye over Week 12. Because of Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring) being ruled out for Sunday's contest, Walker is in line to get the start at weakside linebacker.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from COVID list Walker (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old landed on the COVID-19 during San Francisco's bye week, but he may not end up missing a game. Walker has played only 14 offensive snaps in six games this season, so he's unlikely to be significantly involved defensively, even if he suits up Sunday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers activate Mostert, Sherman, Wilson from IR

The San Francisco 49ers have activated running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. and cornerback Richard Sherman off injured reserve

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers’ Trent Williams, Joe Walker come off COVID-19 reserve for Sunday’s game at Rams Left tackle Trent Williams and linebacker Joe Walker came off the NFL’s COVID-19 reserve list and should be available in the 49ers’ game Sun...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

49ers getting Samuel, possibly other key players back

The San Francisco 49ers could be getting a handful key players back from injuries this week but may have to wait longer for six players on the COVID-19 list to return

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers getting injured players back, but dealing with COVID

A week off was supposed to give the San Francisco 49ers some time to heal some of the slew of injuries that have derailed the 2020 season

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers waive DE Takkarist McKinley after failed physical

The San Francisco 49ers have waived defensive end Takkarist McKinley after he failed a physical

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits COVID list The 49ers placed Walker on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact It's unclear whether Walker tested positive for the virus, or came into close contact with someone who did. The good news is that the 49ers enter their bye week in Week 11, so he'll have a few extra days to clear through the league's protocols before being granted clearance to return.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Receives promotion The 49ers signed Walker to the active roster Wednesday.

Impact Walker has been on the 49ers' practice squad this season, and he's been elevated to the active roster twice. The 27-year-old linebacker now has some security on the 53-man roster. He likely won't play much on defense barring an injury, but it's noteworthy that Kwon Alexander is dealing with an ankle injury. If Alexander misses time, Walker could log a handful of snaps.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers offensive line fueled by recent criticism

Mike McGlinchey helped clear the way for Deebo Samuel to convert the game-sealing first down and then repeatedly head butted a teammate in celebration

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers activate Samuel, promote Hasty from practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers have activated receiver Deebo Samuel from injured reserve and promoted running back JaMycal Hasty to the active roster

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in Bay Area The 49ers elevated Walker from the 53-man roster via the practice squad Sunday.

Impact With Dre Greenlaw nursing a quadriceps injury and out for Week 3, San Francisco elected for in-house reinforcements. Walker was solid for the Cardinals in 2019, racking up 65 tackles (41 solo) and a forced fumble across all 16 games in that span.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers promote Grasu from practice squad, place Coleman on IR

The San Francisco 49ers have promoted offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu from the practice squad to the active roster and placed running back Tevin Coleman on injured reserve

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Let go by Niners Walker was waived by the 49ers on Saturday.

Impact Walker started 11 games in Arizona last season and recorded 65 tackles, but trying out with the dominant 49ers defense is a different story. While he couldn't make the cut with them, the 27-year-old stands a good chance to make another roster in a reserve role.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers activate WR Deebo Samuel off injury list

The San Francisco 49ers have activated starting receiver Deebo Samuel from the non-football injury list

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young Cardinals improve roster, push for playoff spot

The Arizona Cardinals improved their roster in an effort to make a push up the tough NFC West

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Source: 49ers agree to terms with linebacker Joe Walker The 49ers on Monday agreed to terms with inside linebacker Joe Walker, 27, who made 11 starts and served as a core special-teams player for...

MARCH 23, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

49ers sign Joe Walker - ProFootballTalk Linebacker Joe Walker is leaving the Cardinals, but he’s not leaving the NFC West. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Walker has agreed...

MARCH 23, 2020 • NBC.COM