It has been three seasons since we have seen former Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker in the NFL, but the three-time Pro Bowler officially called it quits on Tuesday.
The Tennessee Titans took to social media on Tuesday to break the news that Walker would be retiring from the NFL after 14 years in the league.
Walker gave a statement along with the announcement, thanking the Titans for giving him a chance to go out and play the game that he loved.
“I am honored to go out as a Titan. They gave me the opportunity to play my best football and go out there and do what I do best, and that’s to be a dog.”
"I am honored to go out as a Titan. They gave me the opportunity to play my best football and go out there and do what I do best, and that's to be a dog." ⚔️
Delanie Walker (@delaniewalker82) officially announces his retirement 💙
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) October 18, 2022
Walker joined the Titans in 2013 after largely playing as a fullback for seven years with the San Francisco 49ers.
He quickly became a star for Tennessee upon his arrival and was one of the most underrated players at his position for several years.
He clearly has a lasting impact in Tennessee, and Titans fans took to social media to congratulate him on an excellent career on Tuesday.
TE Delanie Walker officially retires as a #Titan today.
-In 14-year career, totaled 504 catches for 5,888 yds and 36 TDs in 183 games.
-Spent 7 yrs with Titans, named to Pro Bowl 2015-17. Selected as captain 2015-18.
-From 2013-17, no NFL TE had more catches than Walker (356).— John Glennon (@glennonsports) October 18, 2022
Congrats on retirement. Always enjoyed watching you play. Hopefully you’ll be coaching some TEs. I’m sure You don’t remember, but we talked for a short bit one time the Titans were in KC playing. You were kind to come over when I called u before the game. Congrats Delanie ⚔️💙⚔️
— finbro (@ThatTitansFan) October 18, 2022
Never got to watch Delanie in person l, just in TV. Definitely one of my favorite Titans. Congrats on the retirement and good luck with whatever you have planned for the future. #TitanUp
— Josh Cano (@jcano410) October 18, 2022
What a great dude! Best wishes in your next chapter!
— Steve Weakland (@SteveWeakland) October 18, 2022
Happy retirement to fantasy LEGEND Delanie Walker 🙌 https://t.co/4z9J1C9zbA
— Fantasy Football Today (@FFToday) October 18, 2022
Former Titans TE Delanie Walker has officially retired from the NFL after 14 seasons. Played his last seven years in the league with Tennessee, with whom he was a three-time Pro Bowler. Owns the top four receiving totals for a TE in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/YktEfq7Gk9
— Ben Arthur 🇬🇭 (@benyarthur) October 18, 2022
While Walker never had the popularity of other star players during his career, his tenure with Tennessee was a prime example of how someone can revive their career if given an opportunity.
After being just a sixth-round pick with the 49ers early in his career, he certainly can look back and say that he overcame the odds to be a very impactful player throughout his NFL career.
