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NFL rumors: Joe Walker, 49ers agree to one-year contract in free agency

The 49ers, who did not tender restricted free agent linebacker Elijah Lee last week, reportedly picked up a reserve linebacker and special-teams contributor on Monday.

Former Arizona Cardinals linebacker Joe Walker has agreed to a one-year contract with the 49ers, the NFL Network reported.

The #49ers are signing LB Joe Walker to a one-year deal, source said. Walker took a first-round pick’s job last year, started 11 games and had 65 tackles for the #Cardinals. Now, he stays in the NFC West.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 23, 2020

Walker, 27, started 11 games with the Arizona Cardinals last season.