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The Arizona Cardinals could still use some help in their linebacker group, and the best available solution might be one they're already familiar with. Arizona has already signed two linebackers in free agency in Akeem Davis-Gaither and Mykal Walker, and have an excellent young LB in Mack Wilson Sr.

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NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / March 12

Cardinals Sign Commanders LB

The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly signing Washington Commanders LB Mykal Walker, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Financial details are not yet known.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 12

Cardinals to sign veteran LB Mykal Walker

Walker appeared in 17 games for the Commanders in 2024 with more than 80% of his playing time coming on special teams.

Cardinals, Josh Sweat agree to four-year deal

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Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 21

Commanders veteran receives early lump of coal from NFL days before Christmas

Washington Commanders linebacker Mykal Walker is getting an early gift from the NFL ahead of Christmas. The bad news? It's a good ol' lump of coal. The NFL is fining Walker $6,250 for unnecessary roughness (use of the helmet) during a play from the Commanders' win over the New Orleans Saints.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 3

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NFL News / Steelers Now / April 2, 2024

Commanders Sign Former Steelers Linebacker

The Washington Commanders have signed former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Mykal Walker, the team announced on Tuesday. The Steelers promoted Mykal Walker from the practice squad to the 53-man roster before the club’s Week 11 game against the Cleveland Browns, and he would go on to be a contributor down the stretch amid injuries.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 2, 2024

Commanders Sign LB Mykal Walker

The Washington Commanders announced on Tuesday they have signed LB Mykal Walker to a contract. He overlapped with new Commanders HC Dan Quinn briefly in Atlanta as a rookie. Walker, 26, was a fourth-round pick by the Falcons in 2020 out of Fresno State.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / December 27, 2023

Steelers are becoming vulnerable at important position

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 25, 2023

NFL Fines Steelers LB

The NFL has hit the Pittsburgh Steelers with another fine this season, penalizing inside linebacker Mykal Walker for an unnecessary roughness call in Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts. Walker was fined $5,611 for a horsecollar penalty on Colts running back Zach Moss in the second quarter.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 23, 2023

Steelers Linebacker Hit With Fine for Hit in Colts Game

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Mykal Walker was fined $5,611 for his horse-collar tackle against Colts running back Zack Moss on the team’s first touchdown of the game.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 13, 2023

Snap Counts: Did Steelers Find an Answer at Inside Linebacker?

The Pittsburgh Steelers made some changes at inside linebacker in terms of personnel against the New England Patriots, swapping Blake Martinez into the starting lineup in place of Mykal Walker and giving him a fairly prominent role, while minimizing how much they used Mark Robinson.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 12, 2023

Steelers Name New Starting Linebacker

The Steelers have named linebacker Blake Martinez as a co-starter alongside linebacker Mykal Walker at the spot across from Elandon Roberts in the defense.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 10, 2023

2 Massive Concerns With the Steelers Defense

In the NFL, injuries happen. That’s why defensive coordinator Teryl Austin shrugged off when the Steelers lost two inside linebackers. But when it comes time to get to the third-string inside linebackers and sometimes even fourth-string, it’s hard to expect that unit to stay afloat.

NFL News / Steelers Now / December 7, 2023

Steelers Depth Chart, Week 14 vs New England Patriots

The Steelers are making a change to the depth chart at inside linebacker for Thursday’s game against the New England Patriots, with Blake Martinez inserted into the starting lineup in place of Mykal Walker at linebacker.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 2, 2023

Steelers Named Landing Spot for Rival Defender

The Pittsburgh Steelers have dealt with their fair share of injuries at the inside linebacker position this season, and right now, the future feels somewhat uncertain about how the room looks next season. While Elandon Roberts feels like a name the Steelers will want to keep around, injured Cole Holcomb and Kwon Alexander could be question marks.