David Walker impresses at Buccaneers training camp ahead of preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
David Walker, a linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has been a standout at training camp, showcasing a strong recovery from his ACL injury. As of August 9, 2026, he has logged a would-be sack in eight consecutive practices. This season is crucial for Todd Bowles’s defense, which has struggled with pass rush in recent years. With the Buccaneers adding new talent to their edge rush, including first-round pick Reuben Bain Jr., Walker’s resurgence could provide an important boost to their pass-rushing capabilities. The Buccaneers face the New York Jets in their first preseason game on August 14.
- •David Walker has logged a would-be sack in eight straight practices.
- •He is recovering from an ACL injury sustained last season.
- •The Buccaneers added Reuben Bain Jr. in the draft and signed Al-Quadin Muhammad.
- •The team's first preseason game is against the New York Jets on August 14.
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"The Buccaneers may have the makings of a deep pass rush unit.
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