Travon Walker Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Jaguars vs Cardinals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 16, 2025
Questionable to return in Week 11
Walker is dealing with a knee issue and is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker was looked at in the medical tent before heading to the locker room in the second quarter. He was having a big game prior to being hurt, tallying four tackles, including a half-sack. If Walker is unable to return, Danny Striggow could see a bump in defensive snaps.
Oct 10, 2025
Good to go against Seattle
Walker (wrist) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker was unable to play against the Chiefs on Monday due to a wrist injury, which he underwent surgery for Sept. 29. He was a limited practice participant all week, which is enough for the 2022 first-rounder to be cleared to play Sunday. Walker's return will likely mean less defensive snaps for fellow defensive ends Emmanuel Ogbah and Dawuane Smoot.
Oct 9, 2025
Remains limited Thursday
Walker (wrist) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Walker was estimated to be limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report, and he was officially limited at practice Thursday. The defensive lineman has been working his way back from wrist surgery, which he underwent Sept. 29, and he'll have one more chance to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks.
Oct 8, 2025
Estimated as limited Wednesday
Walker (wrist) was estimated as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.
ANALYSIS
Walker underwent surgery on his left wrist Sept. 29 and was labeled as day-to-day, though he was not cleared to play against the Chiefs on Monday. His practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his chances of playing against the Seahawks on Sunday.
Oct 6, 2025
Inactive versus Kansas City
Walker (wrist) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Walker underwent wrist surgery seven days ago and was able to get in a limited practice Saturday, but he's not quite ready to play. Dawuane Smoot and Emmanuel Ogbah should be in line for increased reps along the defensive line.
Oct 4, 2025
Deemed questionable for MNF
Walker (wrist) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Walker underwent minor surgery on his left wrist earlier in the week but was able to return to practice Saturday with a club on his hand, getting in a limited session. If Walker is unable to go Monday, veterans Dwauane Smoot and Emmanuel Ogbah would see increased snaps on defense.
Oct 4, 2025
Back at practice
Walker (wrist) returned to practice Saturday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Per DiRocco, Walker -- who didn't practice Thursday or Friday -- was wearing a cast/club on his left hand during Saturday's session. The DE underwent a procedure on his left wrist this past Monday, but since then coach Liam Coen noted that the Jaguars plan to take it up until game-time to determine if Walker will be available this coming Monday night against the Chiefs.
Oct 2, 2025
Now viewed day-to-day after surgery
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said Walker is considered day-to-day after undergoing surgery on his wrist and still has a chance of playing Monday versus the Chiefs, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Though a source familiar with the wrist injury Walker sustained in the Week 4 win over the 49ers told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com on Wednesday that the defensive end was viewed as "week-to-week," Coen offered a more encouraging prognosis a day later. Following Walker's surgery, the Jaguars will likely wait and see what, if anything, he's able to do in practices Thursday through Saturday before deciding on his status for Monday's contest. Even if Walker is cleared to play Monday, he could have to wear some sort of brace or cast to protect his surgically-repaired wrist.
Oct 1, 2025
Considered week-to-week
Walker is considered week-to-week with a wrist injury, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Following a visit to a wrist specialist, Walker is now considered week-to-week after suffering an injury in the Week 4 win over the 49ers. The 2022 first-round pick from Georgia could suit up in the Jags' Week 5 matchup against the Chiefs if he's able to practice in a limited capacity at some point this week.
Sep 29, 2025
Avoids season-ending issue
Walker's wrist injury sustained in Sunday's 26-21 win over the 49ers is not considered season-ending, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker played just 12 defensive snaps and recorded two total tackles prior to his injury in Week 4. The 2022 first-overall pick is set to visit a specialist regarding his wrist in the near future, though the injury isn't considered to be season-ending. He's already tallied 2.0 sacks through Jacksonville's first four games, making his potential loss substantial to the team's defense. Walker's practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in the Jags' Week 5 matchup against the Chiefs.
Sep 28, 2025
Won't return vs. San Francisco
Walker (wrist) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker sustained a wrist injury in the first half, and the issue is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of Sunday's contest. Dawuane Smoot and Emmanuel Ogbah will see more snaps at defensive end opposite Josh Hines-Allen in Walker's absence.
Sep 28, 2025
Exits with wrist injury
Walker is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a wrist injury, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker went to the locker room after initially being checked on in the blue medical tent, and he'll undergo further tests to determine whether he can return to Sunday's contest. Emmanuel Ogbah and Dawuane Smoot should see additional snaps at defensive end for as long as Walker is out of the game.
Sep 8, 2025
Tallies two tackles Week 1
Walker posted two tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 26-10 Week 1 win over the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Walker had a quiet game on the stat sheet but did notch four QB pressures. He tallied exactly 10.5 sacks each of the past two seasons to emerge as a solid IDP option.
Apr 7, 2025
Fifth-year option picked up
The Jaguars exercised Walker's fifth-year team option for the 2026 season Monday.
ANALYSIS
Walker has produced 24.0 sacks in 49 regular-season appearances (48 starts) since Jacksonville drafted him first overall out of Georgia in the 2022 NFL Draft. After a quiet rookie season, he had 10.0 sacks in 2023 and 10.5 sacks in 2024. Walker will have a fully guaranteed $14.75 million salary in 2026 after playing the final season of his original four-year, $37.37 million rookie contract in 2025.
Jan 10, 2025
Double-digit sacks in 2024
Walker made a career-high 61 tackles (31 solo), including 10.5 sacks, across 17 regular-season games with the Jaguars in 2024. He also had one defensive touchdown, one pass defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
ANALYSIS
Walker modestly improved upon his production totals from 2023, and he's now put together back-to-back seasons with double-digit sacks. The 2022 first-round pick is now heading into the final year of his rookie deal with Jacksonville, but the team can still decide to pick up his fifth-year option.
Dec 30, 2024
Strip sacks Rudolph in Week 17 win
Walker logged two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble during the Jaguars' 20-13 win over the Titans on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Walker got to Mason Rudolph for a five-yard loss late in the second quarter, though JC Latham managed to jump on the ball and retain possession for the Titans. Walker is now up to 9.5 sacks through 16 regular-season games, and he'll have a chance to surpass his total from the 2023 campaign (10.0 sacks through 17 regular-season games) against the Colts next Sunday.
Dec 3, 2024
Posts sack Week 13
Walker totaled four tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a loss to Houston on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The Texans managed to get into Jacksonville territory on their first offensive drive of the game, but Walker squashed any chance of a score with a third-down sack that resulted in a loss of 13 yards. The takedown pushed Walker's sack total to a team-leading 8.5 on the campaign. Walker is now 1.5 sacks way from the regular-season career-high mark of 10.0 that he established last year.
Nov 5, 2024
Records defensive TD in Week 9
Walker totaled seven tackles (six solo) and recovered a fumble that he returned for a touchdown in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia.
ANALYSIS
Walker's seven stops were a season-high mark and were enough to ensure he had a strong day for fantasy managers who roster him as an IDP. However, the defensive end's biggest impact came on one play -- he recovered a Saquon Barkley fumble in the third quarter and returned it 35 yards for his first NFL touchdown. Walker is putting together his best pro season with 33 tackles (17 solo), including 6.5 sacks, through nine games.
Oct 22, 2024
Picks up sack in win
Walker recorded three tackles (two solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 32-16 win against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Walker's sack came after a bull rush on a long third down late in the fourth quarter to essentially put the last nail in New England's coffin in Week 7. It was his sixth of the season, keeping him on pace for his second straight double-digit sack season heading into a Week 8 matchup versus the Packers.
Oct 7, 2024
Dominant in win
Walker tallied five tackles (four solo), with 3.0 sacks, and a forced fumble during Jacksonville's win over the Colts on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Walker came up big for the Jaguars in their first win of the season, as he dominated Indiapolis' offensive line en route to setting a new career high in sacks. The former first-overall pick has now amassed 5.0 sacks across his first five appearances of the season.
Sep 9, 2024
Pair of sacks in loss
Walker recorded six total tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
Walker was busy in Week 1, getting to Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in both the first and third quarter of the contest. The 23-year-old notched 10.0 sacks in 2023 and he's now off to a strong start to his third NFL season after being selected first overall in the 2022 NFL Draft by Jacksonville.
Feb 22, 2024
Records 10 sacks
Walker closed the 2023 regular season with 52 tackles (27 solo), 10 sacks and one fumble recovery in 17 games.
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 in 2022, 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.
Jan 1, 2024
Two sacks in win
Walker had six solo tackles, including two sacks, in Sunday's 26-0 win over the Panthers.
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.
Dec 26, 2023
Notches seventh sack in defeat
Walker registered five tackles (three solo), including one sack, in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.
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.
Sep 11, 2023
Gets to the quarterback Sunday
Walker recorded six tackles and a sack in Sunday's 31-21 win at Indianapolis.
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.
Jan 7, 2023
Set to play Saturday
Walker (ankle) has been ruled active for Saturday's game against the Titans.
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.
Jan 5, 2023
Questionable to suit up Week 18
Walker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest versus the Titans.
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.
Jan 1, 2023
Cleared to face Houston
Walker (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Texans.
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.
Dec 31, 2022
In line to return Sunday
Walker (ankle) is slated to be available Sunday in Houston, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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 for a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
Dec 30, 2022
Questionable Week 17
Walker (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
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.
Dec 23, 2022
Anticipates suiting up in Week 17
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.
ANALYSIS
Walker has missed both of Jacksonville's previous two contests as a result of the ankle injury he sustained in Week 14 versus Tennessee, though Pederson's expressed optimism now puts this year's No. 1 overall draft pick in line to suit up New Year's Day in Houston.
Dec 19, 2022
Coach hoping he'll play Week 16
Coach Doug Pederson is optimistic that Walker (ankle) will play Thursday against the Jets, John Shipley of the Jaguars' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker exited the Week 14 win over the Titans and sat out the Week 15 win over Dallas, but the rookie first overall pick is hoping to make his return in Week 16 against the Jets. He has 3.5 sacks through 13 NFL games.
Dec 18, 2022
Unavailable Sunday
Walker (ankle) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
The rookie first-round pick suffered the ankle injury last week against the Titans and will miss his first game of the season. K'Lavon Chaisson and Shaquille Quarterman could see more playing time with Walker sitting out Sunday.
Dec 16, 2022
Iffy for Sunday
Walker (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Dallas.
ANALYSIS
Walker didn't practice at all during Week 15 prep due to an ankle injury he suffered in the Jaguars' Week 14 win over the Titans. However, the top pick in the 2022 NFL Draft will still have a chance to suit up Sunday. The rookie has yet to miss a game this season, totaling 45 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two pass defenses, one interception and one forced fumble.
Dec 14, 2022
Day-to-day with ankle
Walker (ankle) is considered day-to-day ahead of the Jaguars' matchup with the Cowboys on Sunday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker exited the Jaguars' Week 14 win over the Titans early with a high ankle injury and head coach Doug Pederson said Wednesday that the rookie is "day-to-day" heading into Week 15. The coach's words bode well for Walker's chances to play Sunday, but if he can't go, K'Lavon Chaisson will likely step into a starting role at outside linebacker against Dallas.
Dec 12, 2022
Undergoes MRI
Walker is waiting on MRI results after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday's win over the Titans, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker left the game in the second half and was unable to return. The rookie was not wearing a walking boot after the game, nor was his foot wrapped, so it's difficult to say how significant the injury could be, or what his status may be for Week 15 against the Cowboys.
Dec 11, 2022
Exits with injury
Walker (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Walker logged three tackles and one QB hit before exiting at some point in the second half. With the rookie first-round pick sidelined, Josh Allen, K'Lavon Chaisson and Shaquille Quarterman will serve as the Jaguars' only available outside linebackers for the time being.
Oct 24, 2022
Notches second in loss
Walker recorded five tackles (two solo) and a sack during Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Walker tied his season high for tackles including his second sack of the season in Week 7. The 6-foot-5 rookie pass rusher also lined up on 67 of the Jaguars' defensive snaps against the Giants. Over the first seven contests of his career, Walker has tallied 27 tackles, two sacks, two passes defended and an interception on 409 snaps.
Sep 12, 2022
Posts sack, interception in debut
Walker had four tackles (three solo), a sack and an interception during Sunday's 28-22 loss to Washington.
ANALYSIS
The rookie first overall pick played 64 of 77 defensive snaps and immediately showed himself to be a difference maker in his NFL debut. Walker had only one interception in 29 games for Georgia in college, but he picked off Carson Wentz in the fourth quarter Sunday and came up 11 yards short of the end zone.
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