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The Washington Commanders are unfortunately coming off yet another loss, this time falling 44-22 against the Detroit Lions in Week 10. The Commanders showed a bit of fight, but they were outmanned from the get-go in this one, ultimately resulting in them dropping their fifth straight game.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 11

Commanders sign veteran DE amid slew of injuries

DeMarcus Walker has lined up his next NFL gig.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 11

Commanders Signed DE DeMarcus Walker

The Washington Commanders have signed veteran DE DeMarcus Walker to a contract, per his agent. Washington has been beat up at edge rusher and desperately needed some fresh legs in the room.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 8

1 signing Patriots must make after dormant 2025 NFL trade deadline

The New England Patriots had one of the quietest trade deadlines in recent memory, with general manager Eliot Wolf choosing to stand pat rather than make aggressive moves to bolster a defense that desperately needs reinforcement.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

Commanders Tried Out Three Defensive Ends

Per the wire, the Commanders tried out three veteran defensive ends on Wednesday ahead of the deadline. The three vets included DeMarcus Walker, Kingsley Jonathan, and Malik Reed.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 7

49ers Exploring Signing Pass Rusher With 26.5 Career Sacks

The San Francisco 49ers have claimed two victories since Nick Bosa exited the Sept. 21 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. S.F. is now exploring adding edge rusher depth post Bosa, following a key Tuesday tryout.

NFL News / LAFB Network / September 16, 2025

4 Free Agents The Chargers Should Consider If Injury News Is Worst-Case Scenario

The Los Angeles Chargers’ Monday night matchup against the Raiders took a troubling turn when star pass rusher Khalil Mack exited in the first quarter with a wrist injury.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / May 27, 2025

Lions Urged to Sign $21 Million Former Rival to Address Pass Rush Concerns

The wait for the Detroit Lions to add to their pass rush has really dragged on for their fans this offseason. They have been linked to just about every notable edge rusher who has been available this offseason and even some who weren't actually available.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / May 12, 2025

Analyst Offers Los Angeles Chargers Free Agent Fix To Last Glaring Need

The Los Angeles Chargers boasted one of the NFL’s top defenses last season, but even elite units have room for improvement—particularly up front. As the team prepares for the 2025 campaign, questions remain about the depth and reliability of the defensive line.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 8, 2025

Proposed Chargers free agent signing adds former Bears $21 million defensive lineman

The Los Angeles Chargers sported one of the best defenses in the NFL last season, but that doesn't mean the team is completely set on that side of the ball going into 2025.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 6, 2025

Pros and Cons of Lions Signing DE DeMarcus Walker

If the Detroit Lions are looking for a serviceable defensive end to add to their rotation ahead of the 2025 season, one of the best remaining available options has plenty of familiarity within the division.

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Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 10, 2025

Rival pass rusher looks like quality addition after meeting with Lions

The Detroit Lions are preparing for the draft, but with the annual selection meeting still two weeks away, an opportunity remains to make a well-timed addition that could take pressure off an early pick.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 9, 2025

Veteran pass-rusher visits Giants, Lions

The market for DeMarcus Walker is apparently heating up.

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Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / April 9, 2025

Report: Lions Met With $21 Former Rival as a Potential Pass Rush Option

After almost a month of NFL free agency, the Detroit Lions have yet to fix their pass rush. It's the biggest concern left for their roster, especially with the free agent options having mostly disappeared.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 9, 2025

Lions Could Target Former Bears EDGE in Free Agency

The Detroit Lions are continuing to seek out potential help at the defensive end position. At the annual league meeting, general manager Brad Holmes expressed the team was still searching in free agency to address areas of need.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 9, 2025

Lions Hosted DE DeMarcus Walker For Visit

According to Jeremy Fowler, the Lions hosted DE DeMarcus Walker for a visit last week. Walker is also visiting with the Bears on Wednesday. He was set

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / April 9, 2025

Former Broncos Second Round Pick Visiting Giants

With the NFL Draft just weeks away, free agency has taken a back seat to rookie evaluation. That should change after the draft (once teams have a clearer understanding of their roster), but there hasn't been much movement recently.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 8, 2025

Giants Hosting DE DeMarcus Walker For Visit

According to Peter Schrager, the Giants are hosting DE DeMarcus Walker for a visit on Wednesday. He was set to enter the final year of his contract with Chicago in 2025 when they released him in February. Walker, 30, is a former second-round pick by the Broncos in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Florida State.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 24, 2025

Reason why Bears suddenly released DeMarcus Walker revealed

On Friday, the Chicago Bears announced two roster moves. One was surprising… the other, not so much.

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NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / February 22, 2025

Report: Bears Releasing Former Broncos' Second-Round Pick

Former Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Walker is on the hunt for a new NFL home. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports the Chicago Bears are releasing the veteran Walker.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / February 22, 2025

Chicago Bears Release DeMarcus Walker

The Chicago Bears have released veteran defensive end DeMarcus Walker, the team announced on Friday. Walker spent just two seasons in Chicago, racking up seven sacks, 16 tackles for losses, and 77 total tackles.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 21, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals Could Be Interested in Former Chicago Bears Defensive End DeMarcus Walker

The Chicago Bears are releasing defensive end DeMarcus Walker according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. While he isn't a star, Walker could be an interesting target in free agency for the Bengals.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 6, 2025

Chicago Bears veteran vents explicit message about 2024 players

Chicago Bears defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker had a strong message about issues with the culture in the locker room.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 11, 2024

Bears Week 2 Wednesday Injury Report: DeMarcus Walker Sits Out

Besides the injuries keeping wide receivers Rome Odunze and Keenan Allen sidelined, the Chicago Bears had a few other concerns at Wednesday's practice.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 1, 2024