ICYMI: Former Cajun Tracy Walker Out for Season with Torn Achilles

Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker will miss the remainder of the 2022 season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon during the Lions’ loss to the Vikings this past Sunday.

The former Louisiana Ragin Cajuns standout has had a solid NFL career, garnering 339 total tackles and three sacks in his five seasons in Detroit. Walker recently signed a three-year, $25 million extension to keep him in the Motor City through 2024.

Lions placed S Tracy Walker on IR due to his season-ending torn Achilles. “That’s a significant loss for multiple reasons,” HC Dan Campbell said. “Since I walked in the door last year, he’s been all in. He’s one of our team captains this year and nobody has put in more work.”

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 27, 2022

While with the Cajuns, the Brunswick, Georga product was a leader on the defensive side, totaling 275 tackles in his four seasons in Cajun Country. Walker also had eight interceptions, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. He was drafted in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft by Detroit.

I appreciate all the support from my fans and friends. It is true that I tore my Achilles and I’m done for the season but I’ll bounce back and be better then ever for the following years to come. TTIME will be back‼️

— Tracy Walker #21 (@TracyWalkerIII) September 26, 2022