Deone Walker: Everything you need to know

Walker logged 39 total tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four passes defensed across 17 regular-season games in 2025. The 2025 fourth-round pick from Kentucky was thrust into action immediately, starting 16 regular-season contests during his rookie campaign. Walker was the Bills' most productive interior defensive linemen, finishing second on the team in tackles for loss (eight) and tying for fourth in passes defensed. The 21-year-old showed up when it mattered most during Buffalo's two playoff games, recording six total tackles and two passes defensed, including an interception of Jarrett Stidham during the Divisional Round loss. Walker is expected to remain an integral portion of the Bills' defensive front for years to come.

Walker (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets. Walker popped up on Saturday's injury report due to an illness, but the rookie fourth-rounder has been cleared to play in Sunday's regular-season finale. Even if the Bills opt to rest their starters, Walker could still take on a larger role on the defensive line in the absence of DaQuan Jones (calf).

Walker (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets. Walker was added to Saturday's injury report due to a sudden illness, and the defensive tackle's availability for Sunday's game is now in jeopardy. If the rookie cannot recover in time for the divisional clash, Jordan Phillips (ankle), Phidarian Mathis and T.J. Sanders will likely see increased reps on the defensive line alongside Larry Ogunjobi.