TRACY WALKER III NEWS

Suspension lifted The NFL lifted Walker's 12-game suspension Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Walker was served with a 12-game suspension by the league in early August. Now that the suspension has been lifted, the 2018 third-rounder can look to sign with a team in need of depth in the secondary. Walker last saw regular-season action in 2023 with the Lions, when he tallied 59 tackles (42 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two pass defenses and one forced fumble across 17 games.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended 12 games Walker has been suspended for 12 games, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Walker last played in the NFL in 2023, and the reason for his suspension is currently unknown. The 2018 third-round pick appeared in all 17 regular-season games for Detroit in 2023 and logged 59 tackles (42 solo), with 1.0 sacks, and is still eligible to sign with a team at any point during his suspension.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

49ers place Drake Jackson on a season-ending injury list

The San Francisco 49ers placed defensive end Drake Jackson on a season-ending injury list in the latest setback for the team’s 2022 second-round pick

AUGUST 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Signing with San Francisco The 49ers agreed to terms with Walker on Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 29-year-old was a third-round pick of the Lions in 2018 and appeared in 79 games for Detroit, making 43 starts across six seasons. Walker appeared in all 17 games last season, recording 59 tackles (42 solo), two pass breakups and one sack. Walker gives the 49ers safety depth behind Talanoa Hufanga and Ji'Ayir Brown.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions releasing veteran DB Tracy Walker

The Detroit Lions have cut safety Tracy Walker III, who spent the first six seasons of his NFL career with the franchise.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Report: Lions release former starting safety Tracy Walker The Detroit Lions released Tracy Walker, ESPN reported Tuesday, after the veteran safety posted a goodbye message to the team’s fans on soci...

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Report: Lions release former starting safety Tracy Walker The Detroit Lions released Tracy Walker, ESPN reported Tuesday, after the veteran safety posted a goodbye message to the team’s fans on soci...

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Has first sack of 2023 in win Walker registered six tackles (three solo) including a sack in Monday's 26-14 win over the Raiders.

Impact Walker's sack came on the Raiders' final drive in the fourth quarter on a third-down play that ultimately led to a turnover on downs. It was his first sack since Week 1 of the 2022 season, and his 35 tackles on the year is second on the team behind Alex Anzalone's 57.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has first sack of 2023 in win Walker registered six tackles (three solo) including a sack in Monday's 26-14 win over the Raiders.

Impact Walker's sack came on the Raiders' final drive in the fourth quarter on a third-down play that ultimately led to a turnover on downs. It was his first sack since Week 1 of the 2022 season, and his 35 tackles on the year is second on the team behind Alex Anzalone's 57.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tracy Walker III secures Lions' SIXTH sack of Garoppolo Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker III secures the Lions' sixth sack of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • NFL.COM

Seven tackles in blowout loss Walker had seven tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Ravens.

Impact The seven tackles Sunday were a season-high for Walker, who has played in at least 93 percent of defensive snaps since Week 3. He lost the starting safety job due to the emergence of Brian Branch but retook that mantle after C.J. Gardner-Johnson landed on IR after Week 2. Walker and the Lions will look to get back on track in Week 8 against the Raiders at home.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why Return of Tracy Walker Is Extra Special Tracy Walker returns to the starting lineup one year after his Achilles injury.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Why Return of Tracy Walker Is Extra Special Tracy Walker returns to the starting lineup one year after his Achilles injury.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Tracy Walker III's PBU leads to Steven Gilmore INT Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker III's PBU leads to defensive back Steven Gilmore INT.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • NFL.COM

Tracy Walker Cleared for Lions Training Camp Safety Tracy Walker posts update on his return via social media.

JUNE 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Safety Tracy Walker III (Achilles) ready to get back on the field in 2023 as part of bolstered Lions secondary Seven months removed from the Achilles tear he suffered in just Week 3 of last season, Lions safety Tracy Walker III is ecstatic to be back...

MAY 30, 2023 • NFL.COM

Lions Safety Tracy Walker Publicly Denies Gambling Tracy Walker posts on social media he is not being investigated.

MAY 29, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

'I'm Built Different': Tracy Walker Will Be Ready by Training Camp The veteran safety said he plans to be fully cleared by training camp.

MAY 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

'I'm Built Different': Tracy Walker Will Be Ready by Training Camp The veteran safety said he plans to be fully cleared by training camp.

MAY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions Restructure Contract of Tracy Walker, Add Cap Space Detroit Lions have added additional salary cap space.

MARCH 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Eyeing return for OTAs Walker (Achilles) recently suggested via his personal Twitter account that he will be ready for the Lions' offseason training program this spring.

Impact After tearing his Achilles in late September, it would be an impressive feat for Walker to make it back for the start of offseason workouts. Even if the Lions' coaching staff has different plans for its standout safety, it at least seems that Walker could be available well before the start of the 2023 season opener.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tracy Walker: Feels Good to Run Again Lions safety Tracy Walker posts workout video online.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Tracy Walker: Feels Good to Run Again Lions safety Tracy Walker posts workout video online.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tracy Walker Offers Ambitious Return Timetable Read more on the optimistic timetable Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker has set for his return from injury.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM