Now former Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker released a statement on Twitter after the team cut him on Friday.
(2/4) In my seven seasons here I am proud of the work we’ve done to achieve those goals. For every hard-fought catch or last-minute comeback win, I’ll also remember each and every person that made my time here special.
— Delanie Walker (@delaniewalker82) March 13, 2020
(4/4) I’ll look back at my time with the Titans with gratitude for not only my time on the field, but the people in our great community of Nashville. Thank you for inspiring me to give my all to this team—I did it for you. #TitanUp
— Delanie Walker (@delaniewalker82) March 13, 2020
Walker had spent the past seven seasons with the team and helped give the franchise a voice and identity unlike any other player. He was also the lone star on offense during the organization’s darkest days.
Unfortunately, the 35-year-old veteran had trouble staying on the field the past two seasons, leading to him getting cut. The move will save the Titans $6.4 million in 2020.
Walker suffered a brutal ankle injury in 2018 that ended his season after just one game, and that same ankle wasn’t able to fully heal for him to make it all the way back in 2019, resulting in him being placed on IR after seven games played.
Despite this end to his Titans career, there’s a good chance Walker plays in 2020 as long as he’s healthy and he should draw some interest from teams in need of a tight end.
But for now we look back on his career with nothing but fondness and respect. Walker truly left his mark on the Titans forever, and the franchise is fortunate to have had him wearing the two-tone blue for as long as he did.
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