AP source: Lions agree to terms with Tracy Walker, Tim Boyle
A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with starting safety Tracy Walker and backup quarterback Tim BoyleMARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Remains in Detroit Walker agreed to a three-year, $25 million contract with the Lions on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Walker totaled 108 tackles, six pass deflections, one sack and one interception across 15 appearances last season. He finished the campaign with a bang, notching a career-high 14 tackles and an interception during a Week 18 win over the Packers. He'll stick with the franchise that drafted him in the third round of the 2018 Draft.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Strong production in 2021 Walker recorded 108 tackles, one sack, six pass breakups and one interception over 15 games in 2021.
Impact Walker finished the season with a bang in Week 18 against Green Bay, netting a career-high 14 tackles plus an interception en route to NFL Defensive Player of the Week honors. More importantly, he put a bow on a season that showed the Lions' new regime that Walker's "down" 2020 season was at least partly a product of the deficiencies of ex-head coach Matt Patricia. In fact, general manager Brad Holmes praised Walker's 2021 campaign during Tuesday's end-of-season press conference and went on to suggest that Detroit will make a strong effort to retain Walker in unrestricted free agency this offseason, per Justin Rogers of The Detroit News.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lions' Walker earns team's third player of the week award of the season Following Sunday's season-ending win over the Green Bay Packers, safety Tracy Walker has been named the NFC defensive player of the week.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Not on injury report Walker (illness) wasn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's practice session.
Impact Walker missed the last two games after he tested positive for COVID-19, but it appears as though he'll be back in action for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta. He should serve as the Lions' starting free safety in Week 16.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday The Lions downgraded Walker (illness) from questionable to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Detroit brought Walker back from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, but the Lions evidently had some reservations about his availability, given that he took a questionable tag into the weekend. Walker remains on the active roster and still appears to be asymptomatic of the virus, but Detroit may want to give him some more recovery time after he sat out last week's loss to the Broncos and didn't practice in any capacity Week 15. While Walker is out for another game, look for Will Harris and Dean Marlowe to serve as Detroit's starting safety tandem.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Sunday Walker (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Walker was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday but will still carry a questionable designation ahead of Sunday's matchup. If he's able to play, he'll presumably serve as the starting free safety.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Off COVID list Walker was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact Walker was forced to miss Week 14 due to the issue. He'll be back at his starting free safety spot against the Cardinals on Sunday.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lions have 7 players on COVID list before playing Broncos
The Detroit Lions put cornerbacks Ifeatu Melifonwu and Mark Gilbert along with linebacker Tavante Beckett on the reserve/COVID-19 listDECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Likely out Sunday Walker was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
Impact It's unclear whether Walker tested positive or was a close contact, though it's all but certain he will be sidelined Sunday against Denver. Walker has been a big part of Detroit's defensive and special-teams units, and he's racked up 78 total tackles across 12 games on the season.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Double-digit tackes in win Walker had 11 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 29-27 win over the Vikings.
Impact Walker cracked double-digit tackles for the first time this year, bringing his season total to 78 stops through 12 games. The safety has been a consistent producer throughout the 2021 campaign and remains a solid option in most IDP formats.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Griffin III still has designs on playing in NFL
Robert Griffin III is still training to play in the NFL while enjoying his duties as an ESPN college football analystDECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Amid bounce-back season, Tracy Walker monitors Ahmaud Arbery killers' trial: 'They deserve to rot in prison' Walker is enjoying a good season on the field, but still has his eye on the trial of his cousin's killers.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • MLIVE.COM
Ready to go Sunday Walker (concussion) will play Sunday against the Browns.
Impact Walker left early in Week 10 with a concussion, but he cleared protocols in time to practice in full on Friday. Walker should resume his role as the starting free safety.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Sunday Walker (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Walker was a full participant at Friday's practice, but he'll still carry a questionable designation into Sunday's matchup. If he's unable to play, C.J. Moore should serve as the starting free safety.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Browns look to rebound from blowout loss, host winless Lions
The Lions are desperate for their first winNOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taylor Decker lets off steam after return to Lions lineup
Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker was glad to have gotten back into an NFL game on SundayNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Young, Watt leave with injuries, Mayfield limps off field
Reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young suffered a potentially serious right knee injury, putting a damper on Washington’s big win against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buc...NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rudolph's spot start a mixed bag in messy tie with Lions
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph says he needs to be better following a 16-16 tie with DetroitNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Comedy of errors as Steelers, Lions slog to 16-16 tie
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions slogged their way to a 16-16 tie in an ugly nearly four-hour marathon that produced more comedy than highlightsNOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't return Sunday Walker (concussion) won't return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Impact Prior to Walker's departure, he racked up seven solo tackles. If he enters the league's concussion protocols, he'll have several steps to clear if he hopes to play next week against Cleveland.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Evaluated for possible concussion Walker is being evaluated for a possible concussion.
Impact It's unclear when Walker suffered the injury, but now he needs to be cleared by an independent doctor before he can return to the game. If he's unable to do so, then C.J. Moore would be in line to experience an uptick on his playing time.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Winless Lions drawing comparisons to their 0-16 team in 2008
The winless Detroit Lions are drawing comparisons to their 0-16 team in 2008NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dan Campbell takes blame for another ugly Lions loss
For eight weeks, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has been consistent about one thingOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eagles run for 4 TDs in 44-6 victory over winless Lions
Boston Scott and Jordan Howard each had two touchdowns on the ground, helping the Philadelphia Eagles run over the Detroit Lions in a 44-6 win SundayOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
