2018 was a rough season for Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker. In the very first game, Walker suffered a devastating ankle injury that knocked him out for the rest of the year.
Now finally back on the field, Walker is excited to show everybody what he can do, per Jim Wyatt of the team's official site.
“I am excited to be back – I missed the whole year, and I missed a lot of football. I have been back (rehabbing and working), so I am excited to see all the other guys so we can hit the ground running,” Walker said.
Walker will turn 35 next month, and due to his advanced age, many people thought he wouldn't be able to come back strong from that type of injury. That doesn't bother the Central Missouri product, and he's looking forward to proving everyone wrong.
“I had a lot of doubters, but if I tell you one thing, I am telling you the truth: I knew I was (going to be ready) when the time came, and everyone else couldn’t believe it,” he explained.
Now almost a year removed from the injury, he feels pretty much back to full strength.
“I feel great,” Walker said. “The type of injury I had, I still have to be smart. But I feel great. I am out there running, and I did the conditioning test – no problems there. I feel good. You are still going to have some swelling and some soreness but that is part of it. As a football player, you are never 100 percent. … I am glad I am able to be back on the field and play with the guys.”
Prior to his injury, he was still one of the league's better tight ends, racking up at least 800 yards in four straight seasons. The Titans' offense missed him badly, as they struggled for consistent weapons for Marcus Mariota. If he can get back to his old level, it'll be huge for Tennessee.
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