Broncos' Johnny Walker aims to make 2026 roster after injury setback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Johnny Walker, outside linebacker for the Denver Broncos, missed his entire rookie season due to a severe lower-body injury. After signing as an undrafted free agent in 2025, he was placed on season-ending IR before making the 53-man roster. Entering his second year, Walker hopes to rebound and could potentially secure a spot on the roster or practice squad in 2026.
- •Walker made 104 tackles and 18.5 sacks in college at Mizzou.
- •He was signed by Denver after the 2025 NFL draft.
- •Walker suffered a significant injury before the 2025 regular season.
- •He remains with the team as a candidate for the 2026 roster.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos roster: OLB Johnny Walker (No. 59) hopes to rebound after injury
"Broncos OLB Johnny Walker missed his entire rookie season on IR. He'll look to bounce back in Year 2.
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