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Buccaneers Rookie David Walker's Season Ended by ACL Tear

7/28/2025

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie edge rusher David Walker's promising season has come to a heartbreaking halt after he tore his ACL during practice. The fourth-round pick from Central Arkansas, a three-time All-American and last season's Buck Buchanan Award winner, was poised to bolster the team's defense behind veterans Haason Reddick and Yaya Diaby.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie edge rusher David Walker's promising season has come to a heartbreaking halt after he tore his ACL during practice. The fourth-round pick from Central Arkansas, a three-time All-American and last season's Buck Buchanan Award winner, was poised to bolster the team's defense behind veterans Haason Reddick and Yaya Diaby.