Overview
- The Calgary Stampeders said Thursday that Walker decided to step away after nine professional seasons, and his agent confirmed the decision.
- Walker, 31, worked as Calgary’s backup in 2025 with 13 appearances and one start, completing 59.3% of his passes for 395 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions.
- Undrafted out of Temple in 2017, he spent three years on the Colts’ practice squad before a star turn with the XFL’s Houston Roughnecks in 2020 opened the door back to the NFL.
- With the Panthers from 2020 to 2022, he made seven starts and went 4-3, and his signature NFL highlight was a long touchdown to D.J. Moore that tied a game against the Falcons.
- He later had stops with the Bears, the Browns with two starts in 2023, and a 2024 preseason stint with the Seahawks, underscoring how alternate leagues can revive quarterback careers.