While P.J. Walker’s time with the Cleveland Browns was short-lived, he did have some memorable moments with the team. And now, the former starting quarterback of the Browns has called it an NFL career, retiring after nine seasons.
Starting his career with the Indianapolis Colts, Walker signed there as an undrafted free agent in 2017. He hung around on the team’s practice squad for two seasons before being waived at the end of camp in 2019. From there, he went to the XFL, suiting up for the Houston Roughnecks as the starting quarterback in 2020. After the XFL folded, Walker then inked a deal with the Carolina Panthers, where he even started games during his time there, notably getting the starting nod after the benching of Baker Mayfield in 2022.
He then signed with the Chicago Bears in 2023, but did not make the final roster. That is when he signed with the Browns to their practice squad at the end of training camp. He then bounced around to the Seattle Seahawks before playing in the CFL for two seasons. He has now called it a career.
A look back at Walker’s time with the Browns
During his tenure with the Browns, Walker started two games, appearing in six total. This included the win over the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers, a game against the Indianapolis Colts after the bye week when Deshaun Watson was knocked out of the game in the first quarter, and then another start in a heartbreaking loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
He threw for 674 yards, one touchdown, and five interceptions during that 2023 season in Cleveland while leading the team to a 2-1 record in the three games he saw substantial playing time in.
Best of luck to Walker in the next phase of his life.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns former starting QB calls it a career after nine seasons
Reporting by Cory Kinnan, Browns Wire / Browns Wire
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