CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears declined a $5.2 million option on former University of Tennessee defensive tackle Darwin Walker.
The Bears believed they landed a solid replacement for Tank Johnson when they acquired Walker from the Buffalo Bills. He signed a five-year, $25-million contract two days after the trade, but knee and elbow problems limited him to 33 tackles and one sack in 11 games.
Agent Albert Irby said the injuries were “just nagging types of things” and his client is fine.
“It’s the Bears’ choice,” he said. “It’s the way the business goes. That’s their decision.”
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Comments » 5
johnlg00#206211 writes:
If he's healthy, he'll get another chance somewhere. My nearest NFL team is the Carolina Panthers. They just released veteran DT Kris Jenkins. Since Darwin started college football at NC State and is from S. Carolina, the Panthers would be a good fit for him.
givehim6 writes:
Maybe Mr. walker knows a inspiaring young DT, he could stear UT's way.
utfpmd writes:
If Fulmer had been a better coach, this never would have happened. -- John Adams
Orangebrewbasher writes:
utfpmd, thats funny
jhayes1911 writes:
jawbreaker-He is doing excellent with his civil engineering business. He's not worried!
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