Walker closed the 2023 regular season with 52 tackles (27 solo), 10 sacks and one fumble recovery in 17 games.

EDGE Analysis

The 2022 first-overall pick had a quiet rookie campaign with just 3.5 sacks in 15 contests, but he took a major step forward as a sophomore this past season, finishing second on the team in sacks. Walker could be poised for a full breakout in 2024, though the status of Jacksonville's top pass rusher Josh Allen -- who is scheduled to become a free agent -- could affect how much attention Walker receives from opposing offenses.

Walker had six solo tackles, including two sacks, in Sunday's 26-0 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Walker got to Bryce Young early in the second quarter for a 10-yard loss and had a four-yard sack early in the fourth quarter. Walker has lived up to his potential this season after Jacksonville took him with the first overall pick of the 2022 season. The second-year linebacker has a career-high 50 tackles, including 9.0 sacks, over 16 games this season.

Walker registered five tackles (three solo), including one sack, in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Walker's sack came in the fourth quarter, as he brought down Baker Mayfield for a 13-yard loss to help the Jaguars force a punt. The second-year linebacker has at least half a sack in five of his past six contests, pushing him to 7.0 sacks on the campaign. That's twice as many as he posted in nearly as many defensive snaps as a rookie last year.

Walker recorded six tackles and a sack in Sunday's 31-21 win at Indianapolis.

EDGE Analysis

Walker was arguably even more of a menace than his numbers would indicate in Week 1, causing chaos in the Colts' backfield all afternoon. His sack came with 34 seconds to play in the first half when he stunned right tackle Braden Smith and then showed exceptional bend around the edge before bringing down 244-pound rookie Anthony Richardson with ease. He'll look to build on his great start to the season versus Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City in Week 2.

Walker (ankle) has been ruled active for Saturday's game against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Walker was considered questionable to play due to a lingering high-ankle sprain. However, the 6-foot-5 edge defender will be good to suit up for the second time in as many weeks. Walker played a season-low 25 defensive against Houston last Sunday in his first game back following a two-week hiatus, though it's possible he could see increased playing time with the AFC South title on the line versus Tennessee in Week 18.

Walker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest versus the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Walker suffered a high-ankle sprain during the Week 14 win over Tennessee, forcing him to miss the following two games as well. The 2022 No. 1 overall pick was able to return and play 36 percent of defensive snaps Week 17 against Houston, though he was still limited in each practice during Week 18 prep. With Jacksonville playing for a playoff berth Week 18, it's likely Walker will make every effort to suit up for Saturday's regular-season finale.

Walker (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Walker sat out the past two contests with a high-ankle injury but will return to the field for the penultimate game of the regular season. The 22-year-old has 45 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble in 13 games this season.

Walker (ankle) is slated to be available Sunday in Houston, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker has missed the last two games due to a high-ankle injury that he sustained back in Week 14 at Tennessee. After practicing in a limited capacity during Week 17 prep, he was listed as questionable for Sunday, but he now seems destined to return to action, which will be revealed approximately 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Walker (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker missed the Week 16 win over the Jets but is expected to retake the field this weekend in Houston. The rookie first overall pick has 45 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble in 13 games.

Head coach Doug Pederson said Friday that he thinks Walker (ankle) has a "good chance" to play in Week 17 against the Texans, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker has missed both of Jacksonville's previous two contests as a result of the ankle injury he sustained Week 14 versus Tennessee, though Pederson's expressed optimism puts this year's No. 1 overall draft pick in line to suit up New Year's Day in Houston.