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145
Games
244
Solo Tackles
35
Sacks
2
Interceptions
Erik Walden is a former linebacker out of Middle Tennessee State, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 167th overall pick (round 6) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played 145 regular-season games from 2008 to 2017, with the Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 6
Pick
167th overall
Team
Position
College
Erik Walden Career Stats
- Primary starter for 6 seasons.
- Ranks 5th in the 2008 draft class in sacks (35).
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | MIA | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | MIA | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | GB | 9 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | GB | 16 | 37 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | GB | 13 | 26 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | IND | 15 | 26 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | IND | 15 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | IND | 14 | 25 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | IND | 16 | 31 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | TEN | 15 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 130 | 226 | 112 | 39 | 36 | 96 | 2 | 10 | 7 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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