Commanders Add DE DeMarcus Walker on Practice Squad Ahead of Madrid Game

Washington turns to the 2017 second-rounder to address injury-thinned edge depth with a potential Week 11 elevation in Spain.

Overview

Walker's agency announced the deal, which ESPN reports is a practice-squad signing.
The Athletic reports he traveled to Madrid, making him a candidate for a gameday elevation against the Dolphins.
Washington has four defensive ends on injured reserve — Deatrich Wise Jr., Javontae Jean-Baptiste, Drake Jackson, and Dorance Armstrong — leaving Jalyn Holmes and Jacob Martin at the position.
The 31-year-old has 100 career appearances with the Broncos, Texans, Titans, and Bears, including a seven-sack season in Tennessee and 3.5 sacks in each Chicago season.
He was released by the Bears before free agency and visited the Giants and Lions in April without a deal, setting up a low-risk depth move with short-term opportunity.