Former NFL QB P.J. Walker Announces Retirement
Former NFL quarterback P.J. Walker announced his retirement from football after nine professional seasons on Thursday.
www.newsweek.comP.J. Walker has announced retirement from professional football in late April 2026, ending a nine-year career that included NFL stints with the Panthers, Bears, Browns, and Seahawks, plus time in the CFL with the Calgary Stampeders. Reports indicate he made the decision public around April 29–30, 2026, with confirmations from the Stampeders and coverage noting his NFL stats and CFL tenure.[1][2][3][9]
Key points:
- Career overview: Undrafted in 2019, back-up and spot-start appearances in the NFL, later joined the CFL as a backup with Calgary.[3][1]
- NFL highlights: Started five games for Carolina in 2022; career NFL totals include roughly 2,100 passing yards and a handful of TDs/INTs across multiple teams (exact stat line varies by source).[6][3]
- Retirement context: Multiple outlets report the move as retirement from football after nine professional seasons, with the Stampeders facilitating the announcement.[2][9]
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