Detroit Lions to release safety Tracy Walker, because who needs defense anyway?
So, the Detroit Lions have decided to part ways with safety Tracy Walker. Cue the heartfelt goodbye message to the city of Detroit fans and the Ford family. I can already hear the violins playing in the background.
Walker, who was drafted by the Lions in 2018, has been shown the door in a move to save some precious salary cap space. Because, you know, the Lions have a long history of making shrewd financial decisions. Just ask their loyal fans who have endured decades of disappointment.
In his time with the team, Walker managed to rack up some decent stats – 252 tackles, 15 passes defended, and three interceptions. Not bad for a guy playing on a team that seems to specialize in mediocrity.
But alas, the business side of football rears its ugly head once again. The Lions need to make room for other players who can hopefully help them win more than a handful of games next season. Good luck with that.
It’s always amusing to see these players post their emotional farewells on social media. “Thank you Detroit fans for all the memories.” Yeah, like that time the Lions went 0-16. Or the countless blown leads in the fourth quarter. Ah, good times.
But hey, at least Walker had the decency to thank the Ford family. You know, the same family that has presided over one of the most consistently underperforming franchises in the NFL. Thanks for nothing, Fords.
As the Lions continue to shuffle their roster in a desperate attempt to become relevant, one can’t help but wonder if this latest move will make any difference. Will releasing Tracy Walker be the key to finally turning things around for this perpetually disappointing team? Probably not.
So, Detroit fans, brace yourselves for another season of heartbreak and frustration. But hey, at least you’ll always have those fond memories of Tracy Walker patrolling the secondary. Or not.
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Source: Pride Of Detroit
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