NASHVILLE – Delanie Walker had high hopes when he signed with the Titans back in 2013.
After seven seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, the tight end was looking for an opportunity to take his game to another level.
The next seven seasons – from 2013 to 2019 – Walker did just that, as he became a three-time Pro Bowler and a four-time captain while also being recognized twice as the team’s Community Man of the Year.
On Tuesday, the day Walker officially announced his retirement from the NFL, he acknowledged things worked out pretty well for his career.
He’s thankful for his time with the Titans.
“I would say it worked out better than I could have imagined,” Walker said on Monday night. “I dreamt about it, and made it come to life because I believed it would. I knew once I had the opportunity, I wasn’t going to let it get away from me. Playing in Tennessee, with the Titans, it was better than I ever dreamed of, and I can’t thank the Titans organization enough for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to do everything I was able to do. It was a dream come true, to be honest with you.”
Walker will hold a press conference announcing his retirement on Tuesday afternoon at Nissan Stadium, which will officially put a cap on his 14-year NFL career.
As a Titan, Walker became one of the most prolific tight ends in the NFL. His success came during a time when the fortunes of the franchise began to change.
Not bad for a guy who came into the league as a little-known player from Central Missouri, drafted in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the 49ers.
“When I came into this league, I wasn’t a big name, and I left this league with a big name and that just shows I worked hard for this,” Walker said. “I worked hard to put myself on the map, and to prove to myself I was an elite player in this league.
“To be able to retire with the Titans means a lot because I feel like those were my best years. I am honored to go out as a Titan. They gave me the opportunity to play…
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