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30 Most Important Bears of 2024: No. 22 DeMarcus Walker

30 Most Important Bears of 2024: No. 22 DeMarcus Walker

Nov 9, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker (95) celebrates a defensive play against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports

Stats: 30 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 16 QB hits (17 games, 12 starts)

Walker was the team’s first big acquisition last offseason, signing a three-year, $21 million deal coming off a career year with the Titans. Following a seven-sack season, Walker failed to replicate his success with Chicago, totaling just 3.5 sacks. He played all 17 games in 2023, including 12 starts, playing on 67 percent of defensive snaps. While Walker didn’t match his career-best sack total from last year, he proved to be a versatile defensive lineman who could line up both outside and inside, and he was particularly good against the run for Chicago. Walker totaled 30 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and 16 QB hits.

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